“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” - Micah 5:2 Christmas is a time we look forward to each year. From spending time with our loved ones, to beautiful decorations and twinkling lights, to the delicious foods we eat, to the children eagerly aw...  Read More

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord … and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but wi...  Read More

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. … For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s...  Read More

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. – Isaiah 7:14 There is so much our Heavenly Father wants us to understand - so many lessons He wants us to learn.  Read More

“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.” –Jeremiah 23:5-6 Happy December everyone. Is it already the end of 2024? This year has broug...  Read More

“Jesus said, I am the light of the world; ‘he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life’” - John 8:12 The first candle lit on the Advent wreath reminds us of the light of HOPE that the prophets had in their expectation of a Messiah who would bring peace and love to the world....  Read More

Welcome to the Advent season—a time to reflect deeply on the identity and mission of Jesus Christ as our Messiah. As we journey through these sacred weeks of advent together, let us turn our attention to the unfolding story of the One who was promised, the One who has come, and the One who will come again. “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “arrival” or “coming.” For centuries, Christ...  Read More

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.-Titus 2:11-13 Forever: how can I possibly describe forever? I can say that forever is as l...  Read More

Tuesday, December 5th “The days are coming,” declares the Lord,“when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch,a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land.In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety.This is the name by which he will be called:The Lord Our Righteous Savior.” –Jeremiah 23:5-6 God’s Vision was revealed by prophet Jeremiah around 600 BC...  Read More

Monday, December 4th A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit ofcounsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord … and he willdelight in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide bywhat he hears wit...  Read More

Since I was a young child, people have commented on my name, Hope. The story about my name goes back to the Christmas before my February birth. My grandmother, my Gran Gran, was anxiously awaiting the birth of her first grandchild. As she hung Christmas stockings on the mantle, she hung a new stocking up with the glittered word “Hope” written on it. She was hopeful and excited about the new child who would soon be a part of her family. Once I was born, Hope became part of my name.  Read More

“Jesus said, I am the light of the world; ‘he who follows me will notwalk in darkness, but will have the light of life’” - John 8:12 The first candle lit on the Advent wreath reminds us of the light of HOPE that theprophets had in their expectation of a Messiah who would bring peace and love tothe world....  Read More