The blessed hope changes everything because it reframes everything. You’re a watcher, a witness, a herald announcing to others: “I’ve seen the light. Come and see. He’s coming—look!”
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The God Who Keeps Singing His Promise
worship arises naturally when God’s people recognize that He remembers His word.
The Great Exchange
Our worship flows from recognizing that Christ has given us everything in the gospel – forgiveness of sins, adoption as children, and eternal life. We bring nothing but our sin and need; He gives everything in return.
Where Earthly Doors Are Closed, Heavenly Doors Stand Open
Through His sacrifice, He has made this possible, turning the “no vacancy” sign of Bethlehem into heaven’s welcome mat. The stable was temporary, but His Father’s house is eternal.
Understanding the Incarnation: Faith, Worship, and Living
While we celebrate the Incarnation, especially during Advent and Christmas, this belief, worship, and life pattern shape Christian discipleship throughout the year. Each Sunday’s worship recalls this mystery, and each act of service embodies it. Similarly, each moment of prayer assumes it.
Bring the Choir Back – How Heavenly Choirs Inspire Earthly Discipleship
“The church choir presents a unique opportunity to model gospel inclusivity while facilitating meaningful discipleship.”
Day Eleven: What Child is This?
“The invitation in the final verse for all to come to worship Christ the newborn king – both peasant and royalty alike – beautifully reflects the accessibility Jesus’ birth brings. This humble child welcomes all into His kingdom, offering salvation freely to any who would receive Him.”
Day Ten: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
“Why comfort and joy? Because this baby born in Bethlehem came to redeem us, taking on flesh and blood to become the perfect sacrifice that we could never be”
Day Nine: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
“The eternal, all-gracious King has come from heaven to walk life’s dusty roads alongside us!”
Day Eight: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
“This hymn expresses a deep longing for unity under Christ’s reign when He returns. Our divisions will cease when we are finally united together in Him.”
Josh Cehulik 