Advent Devotionals, Blog, Discipleship
He reached down from heaven and rescued me; He drew me out of deep waters. Psalm 18:16 NIV It was a hot day in South Florida. New summer, new swim lessons. It was the routine for years for us Adkins kids. My sister and I had learned to swim the summer before; the...
Advent Devotionals, Blog, Discipleship
And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:2-4 NIV Christmas is a time labeled most often as “the most...
Advent Devotionals, Blog, Discipleship
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me. – Job 19:25 NIV “O Holy Night” had its beginning as “Minuit, Chretiens” (“Midnight,...
Blog, Notes From Wade, Worship
Advent is here but are we ready? How are we, with all that is happening, thinking about Advent this year? Our theme is “The Weary World Rejoices,” and yes, that will require some faith. A great deal of faith! Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran pastor, was...
Blog, Notes From Wade, Worship
Our Sunday morning series on miracles in Matthew’s gospel continues to challenge me. What is the role of Faith in our lives? What does it mean to “believe?” Do I, do we, believe strongly, deeply enough? How do we even know? Faith is a noun, but it...
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