WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN. If I could compose music to express my deepest desire for the season of Advent, it would be this song. I composed When
There is No Time like the Time Being: Get Ready for Preaching through Advent
The glory of “God with us” shines brightest when lit beneath the things most seemingly God-abandoned. That is why I love Advent. Advent has the power
Psalm 80: A Pastoral Prayer on the Fourth Sunday in Advent
As is my custom, I go to the Psalm appointed for the day to make my plea before God in the pastoral prayer. On this fourth Sunday in Advent 2018 we
21 Scriptures to Encourage Believers in Advent
The Word of God not only prophesied Jesus' coming at Bethlehem. The Bible tells us that He is coming again. The verses that follow speak not only of
Joy in the City
The presence of the People of God should bring joy: joy in our homes, joy in all kinds of circumstances, and joy in the city. Thus, Acts 8:1-8: And
Jesus Came to Restore Shalom: A Message on Psalm 85 for the Second Sunday in Advent
Understated and subtlety can be good things at Christmas. Clark Griswold's earnest attempt at celebrating Christmas with a drain on the U.S. power