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Today’s message is about leadership. We have been learning about the wise men, their faith, and hope for the last couple of weeks. Along with their story, there is part of the story of Joseph, husband of Mary, father of Jesus by law. I don’t know if you have ever thought of Joseph as a leader. I did not for a long time until I noticed everything he did to take care of his family by protecting and providing to them to make sure they had a future. There is a reason why God brought Mary and him together as the parents of Jesus. So, who is Joseph, and what can he teach us about leadership? His biography is limited … Read More

I know we just passed Epiphany, but I am still there. There are many great lessons to learn from the wise men. For example, we can learn about how they were able to find Jesus not only because they were believers but also because they were good listeners. This makes me think of a couple of questions: How many wrong choices could we have avoided in our lives if we just had been better listeners? How many blessings could we have enjoyed today if we had listened better yesterday? I will tell you this, almost every time I go grocery shopping, I forget something because I don’t listen with enough attention. So what I do now, I ask my wife, … Read More

What characters come to mind when you hear the phrase or title of “People of Faith in the Bible”? Abraham (has to be on the top 1 for sure), Noah, Moses, King David, prophets like Elisha, Mary mother of Jesus, or any of his disciples for sure. But what about the wise men from the East that traveled a long distance trusting a sign on the sky as they were seeking the promised King of the Jews? Have you ever thought of them as great examples of faith? Let’s hear their story and see what they have to teach us today, “In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came … Read More

It is the Sunday after Christmas; we will soon celebrate the beginning of a new year. But before we take down the tree, start packing up all our Christmas decorations, and get set on our New Years’ resolutions, let us take a moment to reflect on what else is going on in the Christmas story. That Bible tells us that when Jesus was born, there was a star, commonly known as the Star of Bethlehem. This star was kind of the LED sign telling people, “He is Here!” In other words, the Star of Bethlehem was a destination post to those waiting and looking for the Messiah, the Savior of the world. For this reason, the Star of Bethlehem is … Read More

One of the names for God that we often hear during Christmas time is Emmanuel, which means: God with us. (Isaiah 7:14) However, many times we don’t feel that God is with us. Have you ever asked the question: Is God with me? Perhaps many of us here have asked this question. I know many people struggle with feelings of loneliness or abandonment at some point in their lives. They have felt the heavyweight of loneliness through the loss of people they love or missed opportunities in life or because they did not live up to what was expected from them and feel ashamed. These experiences set on us as a heavy burden and make us wonder if God cares … Read More