Preparing Ourselves for the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ The Nativity Fast was already in progress for those on the Gregorian (New) Calendar, and started on Tuesday for those who follow the Julian (Church) Calendar. During this period of prescribed fasting we are to abstain from all meats, dairy,
Category: The Morning Offering
The greatest gift is coming. Let’s share from a grateful heart!
The Corporate Nature of the Church is Essential to our Salvation It is impossible to live as a Christian without the Church because there is a certain emptiness in journeying into the Heart of God without fellow believers. If we hope to grow spiritually we must take advantage of the
Chose the Lord, not the landfill.
Let my prayer arise as incense before Thee (Psalm 141:2) From Old Testament times believers have burned incense as an offering when worshiping God. The ancient temple in Jerusalem even had priests whose sole duty was to keep the censer burning twenty-four hours a day. Ancient pagan kings were often
Shepherds. Samaritans. Savior.
We Must Let Christ Increase While We Decrease The holiday season increases the stress level of many family members. This stress tends to increase conflict, often leading to angry exchanges between people who normally really care about each other. Interaction with acquaintances and family members who are not usually a
The real you is revealed beneath our rough edges.
The Role of Physical Suffering in the Salvation of HumanKind Without suffering we can not join ourselves to the cross. When we do take up our cross in suffering, it is with our Co-Suffering Saviour. Sickness and suffering are not given to us by a wrathful and punitive God because