But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to [Joseph] in a dream.  - Matthew 1 : 20.The first Christmas showed faith over fear and reveals how God often speaks when we think things through, not rushing through. Pause, Ponder, and Listen.What seemed like a scandal became the story of our salvation. Christmas teaches us that God is working even when life feels un...

Matthew 1 : 18 - "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit…"Jesus entered the world through the unseen work of the Holy Spirit. The story behind Christmas reminds us that God often does His greatest work behind the scenes. ......

"... and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." - Luke 2:7Rejected by the world, Jesus still came to us. A great reminder that even though life feels closed off, people may reject us, God will always make a way to reach us. ......

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" - John 1:14Jesus' identification with our weakness and shortcomings by taking a human body demonstrates His invitation to bring our weakness to Him all the time. ......

Daniel 2:20 - "Daniel answered and said: 'Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His...'" Daniel worshiped God before he saw the King's response to God's answer in prayer. Real faith praises God BEFORE the payoff is presented. In what scenario in life can you praise God BEFORE you see the outcome?**Join us this Sunday for COMMUNION and a Christmas Message!** Invite a...