Can you imagine what life would be like without “light?” I have a good idea it would be pretty dark! Often the power of light is described in “candlepower.” Tonight I?m going to talk about the identity, intentionality, and intensity of our candlepower as Christians. On the eve of the New Year I think it is good for us to be reminded of the vision God has given us. As we enter into the New Year we have the opportunity to let Christ?s light burn in us and through us for the advancement of His kingdom.

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Christmas PerspectivesA father and his son were taking a nature hike through the woods when they came upon some ants working furiously to clear a path. The ants were scurrying here and there trying desperately to provide a clear path for ant [...]

This incredible perspective through the eyes of a man who believed and a woman who worshipped not only gives us a fresh look on the promise fulfilled with the first coming of Jesus but also gives us inspiration to look forward with hope to the second coming of Christ.

The Three Magi who sought a “new” king, and the pompous ruler who feared the rumor - these unique perspectives on the birth of Jesus point us to our own hunger and fears for the one who came as a child.

To the shepherds of Bethlehem and the people in Bethlehem the birth of Christ was a surprise. What were their reactions? Has our “familiarity” with the Christmas Story dulled us to the wonder of this special day?