We understand that many of our church members, including our families, have been deeply affected and involved in this year’s elections. It has been a challenging time emotionally, spiritually and relationally.
As a community, we are not devoid of emotions. We feel the range of emotions around us: celebration, joy, laughter, sorrow, doubt, pain and even grief. As a family, I pray that we will continue to walk together, especially in this season and hold on to what we all have in common.
Read MoreChristmas is a great time to bond together to create priceless memories with one another. Try this recipe!
Read MoreThe dining table is the heart of the home — after all, the fondest memories we have are often made when gathered around the table. While creating Christmas family traditions and lasting memories can be a lot of work, especially for mothers in particular, there is always a bit of room to explore our creativity.
Read MoreGoing through the Advent wreath is a wonderful way of keeping Christ at the center of the family amidst all the busyness of the Christmas season. Each Sunday evening, perhaps after family dinner — invite everyone to take time to sit together around the wreath.
Read MoreWhatever season of life you are in, you can start creating special moments and see what works for your family. Try new things. Those that you love, keep doing them for as long as they work. Those that you grow out of, let them go and cherish the memories. One sweet tradition my family enjoys is having Red Velvet Cake. See recipe here.
Read MoreI know you still think, “Why would God be so mindful of me?” My dear, you should have asked Me how much I love you instead. Take a look at the cross and see, I have loved you even before you knew Me. While you were lost, I sought you. And I brought you back where you should be. Now that you are mine, I will never let you go.
Read MoreWhile most of us are more than ready to flip our calendars to a new year, we invite you to take the time to reflect and see the lessons we learned from 2020, which we will surely bring into the next year. Here are three things we learned this year:
Read MoreWhile grief will inevitably hit us at some points in our lives, it is the grace of God that comforts us in all of our afflictions.
Read MoreHave you dropped your “gift” yet?
Read MoreWith podcasts, you can listen to stories, learn new things, be updated with what’s happening around the world so you can grow and listen to what inspires you when you need it. All you need is a smartphone, an internet connection, and a pair of earphones.
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