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We’re in the fourth week of advent. We have been working our way around the advent wreath. I pointed out earlier in this series that the four candles correspond to the first four fruits of the Spirit. By now you should all know where to find the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22 . The four candles…

Well, it’s Christmas Eve, and we have gathered to celebrate in song, to worship in prayer and to focus on Christ at Christmas. We have looked at the advent candles of hope, peace, joy and love. But you may have noticed there’s one candle left. The center candle, also called the Christ candle. The Christ…

Phillip Griffin tells a story about a man who walks into a restaurant and orders a Coke. As soon as he receives it, he throws it in the waiter's face. The waiter is ready to fight, but the man says, “Oh, I'm so sorry. I have a horrible compulsion. I can't help it. Whenever someone hands me a drink, I…

We just finished the advent season and talking about the good news of great joy. But why is it that Luke 2 has become the favored Christmas story to read? Why not read Matthew’s account? We always highlight the good news and wonderful things about Christianity. It’s no wonder why some churches started…

At a party right after New Year’s, Pete turns to his friend Ken and asks for a cigarette. Ken says, “I thought you made a New Year’s Resolution to quit smoking.” “I’m in the process of quitting,” Pete responds with a grin. “Right now, I’m in the middle of phase one.” “Phase one?” Ken asks with inquisitive…