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Jan 5, 2012

Keeping Christmas Well: Live with Graceful Generosity

Mark D. Roberts

2 Corinthians 8:1-9 You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 How can we live rich, full lives?...

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Jan 4, 2012

Keeping Christmas Well: Live as a Child of God

Mark D. Roberts

Galatians 4:1-7 But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law....

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Jan 3, 2012

Keeping Christmas Well: Imitate the Humility and Sacrifice of Jesus

Mark D. Roberts

Philippians 2:1-11 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;      he took the humble position of a slave      and was born as a human being. Philippians 2:7 How should the Incarnation impact our...

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Jan 2, 2012

Keeping Christmas Well: Be Part of Christ’s Presence in the World

Mark D. Roberts

1 Corinthians 12:12-27 All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 How is Christ present in the world today? How can you and I represent him in our daily lives?...

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Jan 1, 2012

Keeping Christmas Well: Taste the New Creation

Mark D. Roberts

2 Corinthians 5:1-21 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Happy New Year! Yes, today is the first day of the new year....

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Dec 31, 2011

Keeping Christmas Well: Offer Your Body to God

Mark D. Roberts

Romans 12:1-2 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable....

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Dec 30, 2011

PhotoPlay Gallery: Sounds of Your Season

Kelly Sauer

In December, our PhotoPlay and Random Acts of Poetry prompts focused on the sounds of the season. Our PhotoPlay gallery (below) is a festive collection of the sounds of your Christmas that has left us wanting more....

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Dec 30, 2011

Keeping Christmas Well: Approach God with Boldness

Mark D. Roberts

Hebrews 4:14-16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God....

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Dec 29, 2011

Keeping Christmas Well: Remember That Jesus Understands

Mark D. Roberts

Hebrews 2:10-18 Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. Hebrews 2:18 Does God understand us? How does God regard us when we struggle? When we’re discouraged?...

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Dec 28, 2011

Thanks for the Lovely Gift Basket

Bradley J. Moore

Some new neighbors moved into the house across the street from us a few months ago. Being the self-centered and aloof person that I am, I usually don’t give much thought when it comes to these things. But for some odd reason, I got it in my head that I was going to turn over a new leaf and show generosity and a welcoming spirit to these...

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