Posts with the category “holiday”

Advent invites us into the waiting. This season, especially in its third week, confronts us with the tension between promise and fulfillment, hope and waiting, expectation and reality. God has clearly started something in the world through Jesus Christ. The kingdom has broken in. Light has entered the darkness. The project is underway. And yet, much of the world still looks unchanged. Suffering persists. Injustice remains. Prayers seem unanswered. Faith can feel fragile.  Read More

Anyone who has lived near a construction site knows the frustration of waiting. Day after day you drive through dust, bumps, and detours. You begin to wonder if the road will ever be finished. But then one day the barriers are gone. The pavement is smooth. The traffic flows. You realize that every inconvenience was part of a larger plan.  Read More

Advent does not begin with spectacle. It rarely arrives with flashing lights, triumphant music, or fireworks. Advent begins the way dawn begins in the mountains. Before the sun crests the ridge. Before warmth touches the chilled air. Before the world fully wakes. Advent begins when the fog still lingers. It begins in quiet. It begins in longing. It begins with the recognition that darkness still exists, yet something brighter is on the way.  Read More

The resurrection of Jesus isn’t merely a spiritual symbol; it's a decisive moment in history, marking the beginning of God’s ultimate restoration of creation. Revelation 21:5 powerfully declares, "Then the one seated on the throne said, 'Look, I am making everything new.'"  Read More

Two thousand years ago, the Jewish people anxiously awaited a king, a mighty warrior Messiah to free them from Roman oppression. Yet, when Jesus made his grand entry into Jerusalem, he wasn't adorned in royal splendor or mounted on a warhorse. Instead, he rode a borrowed donkey, without armor, surrounded not by soldiers but fishermen, tax collectors, and ordinary followers. On Palm Sunday, God showed the world that His ways are not ours. His kingdom would not come through earthly power but divine humility.  Read More

The prophet Isaiah spoke words of hope, challenge, and promise centuries before the arrival of Jesus. These words ring just as true today, offering us three powerful truths to hold onto this Christmas: comfort for the weary, a call to prepare, and the glorious revelation of God.  Read More

This prophecy declares that the Messiah, though entering the world as a humble child, will establish an eternal kingdom of peace and righteousness. This truth is especially poignant in today’s world, where uncertainty, fear, and chaos dominate our news feeds. Advent calls us to pause and remember that our ultimate hope is not found in earthly power or fleeting comforts but in the reign of Jesus, whose kingdom will never end.  Read More

As I reflect on this year, I am again reminded of what a great community FBC is. Your love and impact on our local community continue to encourage the leadership and me at FBC. May we always remember that it is through the work of the Holy Spirit that we are able to do what we do.  Read More