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 We Should Respond to God’s Call
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

How We Should Respond to God’s Call

Like Gabriel telling Mary, she would birth the Son of the Most High, God can call us to extraordinary things. It’s understandable to be overwhelmed or even fearful in those situations. So how can we learn to respond to God’s call from Mary’s example?

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Mary Was A Mom, Too
Bro. Chris Carter Bro. Chris Carter

Mary Was A Mom, Too

Motherhood is already one of the hardest jobs there is, but can you imagine the weight of being Mary, the mother of Jesus? But why was she hand-selected by God for this role? What can we learn about motherhood from Mary and how can we identify with her?

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