Reading Luke 1- 2 Mary observes something extraordinary about God: He is about to alter the course of all human history. Therefore, she said. “My soul is filled with joy as I praise the Lord, and my spirit dances with happiness in God, my Savior. He has looked kindly upon my humble life, and now, all … Read more
The Meaning of Advent Advent, from the Latin word *adventus* meaning “arrival” or “coming,” originated in the 4th and 5th centuries as a preparation season for new Christians being baptized at Epiphany in January. Initially, Christians observed forty days of penance, prayer, and fasting. It was during the Middle Ages that Advent became associated with … Read more
Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas Day—a time of preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus, also known as Christ Mass. It is a period of prayer and meditation on the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament, as well as an expectation of the New Testament promise that Christ will come … Read more
A Reason to Rejoice Ought Not This Woman Series Colossians 3: 1-4 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, … Read more
My Mother’s Principle is “When people need help, they just need help.” People Helping is Everybody’s Business And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one … Read more
Adults must be prepared to teach their children Parents, often see themselves as providers, protectors, playmates, and even school teachers. But not bible teachers. Although, parents are commanded in both the Old and New Testament to teach their children about God, that task is generally left to the Sunday school teacher or ministry leader of … Read more
A personal note from Pastor Snow This article discusses the current season of my life and, perhaps, yours and how it influences how I approach relationships with others and with God. To begin, I am a mother, a leader in my church, a daughter, and a friend to some and perhaps an enemy to others. … Read more
I can still hear my mother saying, “child, your say and your do must line up, you are God’s hands, feet and heart! Your heart to love God and your hands and feet to serve others.” Translation; your words and your actions must be consistent. The Apostle Paul confirms mamma’s theology, he writes in Colossians … Read more
