Candlelight Services – Watch Here – The Meaning of Christmas
Our Christmas Eve candlelight services at New Life Church in Everett, Washington. For Heidi and I, this was our first Christmas Eve Candlelight service. We invite you to watch this, and join us. Let us worship Jesus, and experience His transformational presence in our lives.
Physician, Heal Thyself
Yesterday I attended my first prayer gathering of pastors from the Everett area. It was refreshing, sincere, mutually supportive, and powerful. I plan to attend these gatherings in the future, whenever possible.
The Church has gone through a rough stretch during the past few years as politics and social issues have taken the forefront for many believers and differences have been elevated above the things that unite us. This has resulted in decline, division, and disenfranchisement, with many believers severing the essential connection with the Church. Research indicates that every major denomination in the United States is in a current trend […]
The Arrival of Peace
Yuletide anxiety and stress can quickly bury “good new, of great joy, for all people”. Next thing you know, you’re living the nightmare before Christmas.
Yet the story of the shepherds bring into focus the reality that peace isn’t found in circumstances, or places, but it is found in our hearts, because of The Prince of Peace.
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Constant Change
Personal confession: I do not love change. Actually, I like to see things changed for the better, but once they are better, I like them to stay that way. I am a little bit change averse. Change is disruptive, creates uncertainty, and is a little bit stressful. Maybe even a lot stressful.
Yet we live in a culture of rapid change. We must be adaptable and flexible. Change is exciting. We are called to be agents of change, for the good. We want to change the world. We want to create change […]
The Arrival – Love (Heidi Messner)
Week two of Advent at New Life Church in Everett.
Heidi challenges us to rethink our ideas of love and to adopt a Biblical view of loving others.
I loved the testimony, the Advent candle lighting, communion, and the message.
Fear-Less
God is love.
This being the true, as I go about my day, God is at work not merely around me, but toward me as well. He is loving me (and you). He is bringing me peace. Joy. Wisdom.
I don’t need to be frantic or rushed. I don’t need to be fearful. My tasks are to be enjoyed. I don’t have a list to get through, but rather I can enjoy the process that each item brings me: Going on my run (in the snow and ice – it is beautiful outside). Feeding the animals […]