Observing Advent: An audacious profession of love
December 22, 2020In our commercialized culture, we are taught that love can be expressed or proven with diamonds, sentimental greeting cards or even a Big Mac. The way Jesus said, "I love you," was rather audacious: He chose to live an uncomfortable, limited life as a human.
Observing Advent: Joy in suffering
December 15, 2020When we are hurting, grieving or anxious about the future, it is hard to be on the same page as James when he wrote, "when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy." I know my faith has been through a standardized test amount of testing this year, but I also know the darkest seasons of my life are when I have seen God work the most.
Observing Advent: Finding peace in a turbulent world
December 08, 2020We look for an answer to all of the heartache and confusion in this life. We long for peace. In our continuing celebration of Advent, Dr. William Viser reminds us of the similarly turbulent times before the coming of the Messiah, the Prince of Peace.
Observing Advent: Hoping for change
December 03, 2020How do you feel about the year 2020? The question is, will 2021 be any better? I hope so. That is the thing about hope. Hope expects things to change. Hope says someday, maybe someday soon, our troubles and struggles will come to an end.