Bible Passage: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are …
Controlled Chaos
Bible Passage: “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.” (Luke 2:1 NIV) Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-5 Have you …
The Hope of Glory
Bible Passage: “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27 CSB) Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:24-29; Romans 8:19-21 Several years ago, I had the opportunity to take my family on a road …
Our Hope Secured
Bible Passage: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of …
Hope & Purpose
Bible Passage: “She did not leave the temple, serving God night and day with fasting and prayers.” (Luke 2:37b CSB) Scripture Reading: Luke 2:36-38 If there was one single thing you …
The Assurance of Hope
Bible Passage: “A light for revelation …” (Luke 2:32 CSB) Scripture Reading: Luke 2:30-32 If you are a dad, you remember the excitement and preparation that came with realizing your first child …
Hope to Persevere
Bible Passage: “For my eyes have seen your salvation.” (Luke 2:30 CSB) Scripture Reading: Luke 2:25-30; Isaiah 40:1-2 Leadership expert John Maxwell once said this: “The only guarantee for failure is to …
Hope Rooted in God’s Promises
Bible Passage: “Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you. I will praise your name, for you have accomplished wonders, plans formed long ago with perfect faithfulness.” (Isaiah 25:1 CSB) …
The Need for Hope
Bible Passage: “Hope delayed makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12 CSB) Scripture Reading: Romans 15:10-13 Each year, millions of sports fans begin a new …
Releasing the Men of the Light
Bible Passage: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they …