Advent season began this past Sunday, November 28, and for the next four weeks, I (Matt), want to give you passages of scripture, a few thoughts to ponder and a song of worship that will match with the theme of each week. I pray these advent meditations will help guide...

Christmastime, Clear Thinking, and Gifts If you asked my wife, she might not guess that I do, but secretly I love Christmastime. I don’t get wound up about lots of decoration like she does. She’s a Christmas decorating super hero! So, naturally, next to her I might appear to not...

Intentional Parenting: Announcing Jesus at Christmas God was never secretive regarding His Son’s appearance on earth as a Savior. He shouted it throughout history before and after the event, giving us detail upon detail so we’d be sure to realize it when it happened. He has always wanted us to...

Christ in the Holidays If you hurry, you can get it all done. Order gifts online. Haul decorations from the attic. Set up the tree.  If you waste no time, you can get the oil changed, make up the guest bed, and clean the house. Plan the Birthday Party for...