One of the reasons I enjoy driving on a clear evening during the holidays is that there are so many Christmas lights out. In my opinion, LED technology has enhanced Christmas lights. They are precise and bright and fairly inexpensive. There are people who put candles in their windows, or throw a few lights aroundContinue reading “Why display lights for Christmas? – Christmas 2022, Part 1”
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Why we need a second Advent – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 5
Editor’s Note: This post is written by guest blogger, David Hundert. David is a current Master of Divinity student at Evangelical Seminary. As we conclude our observance of Advent 2022, did you know we need a second advent? The need for the second advent is twofold. First, in 2 Peter 3:8-9 we read, But doContinue reading “Why we need a second Advent – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 5”
Repentance comes before restoration – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 4
Editor’s Note: This post is written by guest blogger, David Hundert. David is a current Master of Divinity student at Evangelical Seminary. In the previous post, we talked about the importance of repentance. Why is repentance needed? Consider what the Lord said through the prophet Isaiah once more. Isaiah 64:6 reads, “All of us haveContinue reading “Repentance comes before restoration – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 4”
Ancient sedans and repentance – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 3
Editor’s Note: This post is written by guest blogger, David Hundert. David is a current Master of Divinity student at Evangelical Seminary. Do you know what ancient sedans look like? That sedan above is old, but I’m not talking about antique cars. I’m talking about ancient sedans. Keep reading below because ancient sedans will helpContinue reading “Ancient sedans and repentance – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 3”
The important connection between building highways and depression – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 2
Editor’s Note: This post is written by guest blogger, David Hundert. David is a current Master of Divinity student at Evangelical Seminary. As I mentioned in the previous post, the meaning of Advent is connected to an ancient phrase from the Hebrew prophet Isaiah: “Prepare the way for the Lord…” What was Isaiah talking about,Continue reading “The important connection between building highways and depression – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 2”
The meaning of Advent – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 1
Editor’s Note: This post is written by guest blogger, David Hundert. David is a current Master of Divinity student at Evangelical Seminary. In the Gospel of Luke, Scripture describes an image of an angel as it appears to the shepherds, along with a host of others. Luke records them as saying, “But the angel saidContinue reading “The meaning of Advent – Advent 2022, Week 4, Part 1”
How to be baptized with Spirit and fire – Advent 2022, Week 3, Part 5
This week in our Advent 2022 series on Matthew 3, we’ve been seeking to understand why Jesus got baptized. We learned that Jesus, through his baptism, demonstrates humility and togetherness, leading to joy. In today’s post, we seek to understand what Jesus meant when he said that he needs to be baptized to fulfill allContinue reading “How to be baptized with Spirit and fire – Advent 2022, Week 3, Part 5”
How Jesus’ baptism upends American individualism – Advent 2022, Week 3, Part 4
In March 2023 I’m traveling to India to teach in my denomination’s seminary there. Initially, I was going alone, and I thought it might be a good opportunity for a solo adventure. As I invited people to preach at Faith Church for me, one of my friends asked if, instead of preaching in my absence,Continue reading “How Jesus’ baptism upends American individualism – Advent 2022, Week 3, Part 4”
The Philadelphia Eagles and humility – Advent 2022, Week 3, Part 3
Two Philadelphia Eagles players were in Lancaster yesterday for an autograph signing event at the Park City Mall. Imagine you’re coaching a local high school football team, and through the grapevine you find out the Eagles players want to come meet with local high school football players. They want to do some community outreach, investContinue reading “The Philadelphia Eagles and humility – Advent 2022, Week 3, Part 3”
Who is the Spirit and Fire Baptizer? – Advent 2022, Week 3, Part 2
Who is the Spirit and Fire Baptizer? During Advent 2022, we are studying the preaching of John the Baptist’s in Matthew chapter 3. In the previous post, we looked at verses 11-12 where John introduced us to a person who would come, a person who is greater than John because while John baptizes with water,Continue reading “Who is the Spirit and Fire Baptizer? – Advent 2022, Week 3, Part 2”
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