An Advent Devotional By Beth R. Bailey Read: Luke 1:68-79 What does peace look like for you? Is it when your to-do list is finished? Is it when you are freefrom obligations? Is it when you feel safe? Or perhaps is it when you feel comforted after adifficult situation? Peace certainly feels that way in … Continue reading
By Antonio Vargas Jr. In the Gospel of Luke, we read about the divine birth pains of Mary with Jesus and the response of those surrounding. We associate the birth of Jesus with joy, and yet this is not a time where there is much to be happy about. The prayers for over 400 years … Continue reading
I pray this Christmas we, as a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship family, will rest secure in the knowledge that God is with us, that God’s grace and truth are powerfully and redemptively at work among us. Continue reading
Paul Baxley, Coordinador Ejecutivo, Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo. ” Y el Verbo se hizo hombre y habitó entre nosotros. Y hemos contemplado su gloria, la gloria que corresponde al Hijo unigénito del Padre, lleno de gracia y de verdad”. Con esas palabras, el Evangelio de Juan describe teológicamente lo que sucedió en el nacimiento de Jesús. … Continue reading
By Jiquan Davis O come, o come, EmmanuelAnd ransom captive IsraelThat mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the son of God appearsRejoice! rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, o Israel. When the Hebrew people where in captivity they were hoping and waiting for someone, like a king, to come and save them and for God to be … Continue reading
By Hunter Greene 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; 23 and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is … Continue reading
By: Joshua Stewart Every December, Christians around the world observe a season of Advent. It is during this season that we await the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior while also waiting for his second coming when he will call us to our eternal, heavenly home. During the advent season, as I … Continue reading
By Kelly Holdway In one of my favorite movies, “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe”, an initial scene is a discussion between a small confident girl, Lucy, and her newfound fawn friend, Mr. Tumnus. Under the light of a single lamp post, the fawn is explaining the weather conditions facing the land. While Narnia … Continue reading
Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas, returns to d365.org, beginning on November 28th. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. This year’s writers are Paris Ball, Dave McNeely, Jon Brown, Holle Tubbs, Ellen Di Giosia, and Molly Logan. Devotions are accompanied by arrangements from musicians including … Continue reading
November and December are two of the busiest months of the year for churches. The Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas seasons add numerous activities to the typical congregational calendar that require lots of energy and focus. With so many events, worship services and holiday gatherings to juggle, it is easy to let stewardship matters fade to … Continue reading
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