by klmcsparran@gmail.com | Dec 3, 2023 | Blog
The scale of the Christmas story is often reduced to Mary, Joseph and a manger. This keeps us from fully grasping all that God has for us. As we see the miraculous unfold and how every level of human and heavenly society was involved, by God’s design, we can also...
by klmcsparran@gmail.com | Dec 1, 2023 | Blog
Sometimes, it feels like Christmas has become a commercial to-do list instead of a celebration of Jesus’ birth. We spend so much time getting a photo with Santa that we don’t stop to worship our Savior. And that’s why we’re left feeling worn out instead of refreshed...
by klmcsparran@gmail.com | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog
Sometimes, my head hits the pillow, and I wonder what I’ve accomplished that day. Are my endless tasks adding up to anything important? Will I leave a Godly legacy behind? But my inner Bible-nerd reminds me that God works through the least of these, and watching...
by klmcsparran@gmail.com | Nov 25, 2023 | Blog
When Peter first met Jesus, Jesus told him that his name would henceforth be changed from Simon to Peter (Jn. 1:42). Peter is the Greek version of the Aramaic name, Cephas, which means “stone” or “rock.” But Peter’s life with Jesus was...
by klmcsparran@gmail.com | Nov 25, 2023 | Blog
How should we respond when our rights have been violated, we are locked in a power struggle, or we see injustice in the world? Sometimes these challenges are personal in marriage or at work. Other times we feel conflicted about larger issues on a local, national, or...
by klmcsparran@gmail.com | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog
The timeline of Jesus’ life and ministry can give us fresh insights when we choose to pay attention. Today, we’ll see how Jesus’ first miracle can teach us the importance of celebrating Jesus (and what that might practically include). “Jesus said...
