As we near the new year, we look at changes that have come our way in the past, some of which have been painful, God’s promise of His continued presence and a future with God forever.
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Advent Cantata
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Can you even begin to imagine what it would be like to give birth to the Son of God, the Savior of the World? Every parent longs to see their child grow up to be strong and healthy, but for Mary it was much more than that! Yet, did she, too, wonder, “What Child is This?”
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Some time after Jesus was born, Magi from the East came to worship Him, guided by a star and bearing priceless gifts, fit for a king. The gifts we give each Christmas remind us of these men, but even more, the greatest gift of all—Jesus.
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After their encounter with the angels, the shepherds must have been asking one another “What Child is This?” as they went to Bethlehem to find the newborn baby Jesus. Still to this day that very same question stirs the hearts and minds of those who celebrate His birth.
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Each of us has a Stewardship Story to tell, based on what God has given to us and how we have used it. If you are not thrilled with your story, you still have time to change it…and to make sure that “The End” is awesome!
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Your Stewardship Story includes how you handle every resource God has given you: your money, your time, your relationships, and all that you have and do. If you want God’s story to increasingly shape your own, you need to make it a priority to listen to God on a more regular basis and then put into practice what He says.
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Zacchaeus may have been a “wee little man,” but God is still using his story in a BIG way. When we remember all that God has done for us, we can take everything He entrusts to us and use it for good and for His glory.
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Our common faith transcends time itself, uniting us with fellow believers who now enjoy the blessings of Heaven. While we grieve their death, we find great comfort in knowing that we will see them again!
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United by our common faith in Jesus and our work together in the world, we strengthen that faith and work by our bold confession of faith. By going public with what we believe, we encourage others and strengthen our own convictions.
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When asked if they belong to a church, most people will immediately think of the local congregation they call home. What may not come to mind is the network of congregations and fellow Christians that also exists all across the Chicagoland region and beyond — the Northern Illinois District. Even so, our work together is powerful, important, and exciting!
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When Jesus sent His Disciples out to all the world, He created a movement that would unite people across all cultural, racial, and geographical boundaries. When we get to glimpse the unity we have with fellow Christians across the globe, it lifts our spirits and opens our hearts to all of God’s children.
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Do you feel trapped by all of your stuff? How can we have so much, yet feel so little satisfaction? While God delights in blessing us with more than we need, He also has a plan for how we should use it. When we stick to the plan, we don’t get as stuck.
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Is your life boring? Do you feel like you are on the outside, looking in, rather than having the time of your life? Refocus on how Jesus is at work in the world around you and recover His purpose for your life!
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Do people really know you? Not just your name or a few things about you… More than ever before, people struggle with loneliness. Rediscover God’s best and fresh energy for life by entering deeper relationships with fellow Christians.
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Do you ever wonder if your life really has any meaning? What kind of impression will you leave on the world after you are gone? Increase the amount of time and energy you spend making the lives of others better, and you will find more joy and satisfaction in your own!
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In the parable of the great banquet, it speaks about a host that commands his servants “Go out quickly into the streets and alleys…bring the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.” Who are these people? Losers? Outcasts of society? Second class citizens? Or God’s beloved children? What does this parable teach us about the kingdom of God? How can the body of Christ be more inclusive to the special needs community?
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One of the primary components of any relationship is communication. As Christians, we are in a relationship with our God. How much time do you spend talking with Him? God has invited, even commanded, us to pray; and, He promises to hear and answer when we “call.”
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