Luke 3:22

December 11, 2013Daily Reading

22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”

Luke 3:16 Encouragement

December 10, 2013Pastor's Blog

Luke 3:16 John the Baptist, as great as he was, offered the best that he could by baptizing with water. Only Jesus Christ can offer us more by filling us with the Holy Spirit and fire, setting us free from the things that are holding us captive. We allow so many things to hold us … Read More

Luke 3:16

December 10, 2013Daily Reading

16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Luke 2:25-27

December 9, 2013Daily Reading

25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the … Read More

Luke 2:25-27 Encouragement

December 9, 2013Pastor's Blog

Anytime Now! In this passage we read about a man name Simeon who waited in Jerusalem for years for Jesus to come into the world. To Simeon Jesus was more than “God’s Son” coming into the world, however Jesus meant salvation and comfort. Simeon waited all his life for Comfort (Jesus). It is interesting that … Read More

Comfort in Loss

December 8, 2013Weekly Devotional

Pastor Shawn gave a message of comfort for those experiencing loss during the holidays. Thoughts about the Christmas story don’t often envision loss, but perhaps sometimes they should. Loss has many faces. A few include: loss of a job, of a relationship, of a dream or the loss of someone dear to us. Loss wasn’t … Read More

Luke 1:80 Encouragement

December 7, 2013Pastor's Blog

Growing Strength – Luke 1:80 “And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publicly to Israel.” I don’t know about you – but I don’t know anyone who relishes the thought of time in the desert, alone. I certainly don’t. My “fail-safe” in times of … Read More

Luke 1:80

December 7, 2013Daily Reading

80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.

Luke 1:67 Encouragement

December 6, 2013Pastor's Blog

After nine months of silence, Zechariah has something to say! Of course, it’s not just that he’s been bursting to talk, or even that nine months of reflection has led to such deep insights. The Holy Spirit fills Zechariah. Zechariah’s song is all about God’s mercy. There is the mercy of being noticed. God has … Read More

Luke 1:67

December 6, 2013Daily Reading

Zechariah’s Song 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: