Christ Church Stories

The Joy of Waiting: Finding Hope in God's Promises
Josh Landen Josh Landen

The Joy of Waiting: Finding Hope in God's Promises

Mary's Magnificat emphasizes how God often acts in unexpected ways in our lives and the world. The song highlights the themes of joy, God's faithfulness, and the reversal of worldly power structures. During Advent, believers are called to wait with hopeful assurance, trusting in God's promises even when circumstances seem impossible.

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How To Find Hope in the New Year
Rev. Jacky Gatliff Rev. Jacky Gatliff

How To Find Hope in the New Year

Is there hope to be found in a new year? We enter 2024 filled with hope, but the unpredictability of life can reveal it’s just another year. Through the biblical accounts of Simeon and Anna’s recognition of the Messiah, we, too, can find the hope and change of God’s love and grace in the new year.

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How to Discover Awe Through the Christmas Story
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

How to Discover Awe Through the Christmas Story

Awaken your heart from indifference and discover the awe of God through the Christmas story. This blog examines why God chose to announce the shepherds for the angels to proclaim Christ’s birth and how we can identify with them to find satisfaction in God.

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