Advent Devotional by Carroll Makemson
Jeremiah 33:14-16 “In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.” (Jeremiah 33:15) For 78 years, “The Sears Wish Book,” a Christmas catalog full of toys, clothes, decorations, and more announced the beginning of the holiday […]
Advent Devotional by Jason Edwards
Psalm 122 Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:2) With our charter bus ascending toward the city, our guide inserted a CD and turned up the volume, so we’d hear these words just as the skyline came into view: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Lift up you gates and sing Hosanna in the highest […]
2022 Advent Devotional Guide: Preface & Story “Candle Lite” by Sue Wright
“Excited for the holidays?” asked Mary, not expecting a positive response. Daughter Jen, slumped on the couch, looked gloomier than ever, her perpetual attitude since school had started. “Just another Christmas, far as I’m concerned,” mumbled Jen. Mary couldn’t figure her daughter’s funk. Was it the result of depression or burn-out? Whichever, Mary worried about […]
November Monthly Letter from Pastor Jason
We worship a generous God. There is no clearer picture of God’s generosity than this: “For God so loved the world that God gave God’s only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16). The generosity of God has changed our lives forever. When we are generous, we […]
Our Newest Barista by Angie Fuller
A 2BC publication announced a couple months ago that more people are needed to serve in our Welcome Center’s coffee bar. Lauren, a fifth-grader, read it and told her mom she wanted to help, which was not out of character – Lauren’s always been a helper! Early one recent Sunday morning, she stepped behind the […]
Listening Together by Jason Edwards
The CBS News anchor Dan Rather once asked Mother Teresa what she said during her prayers. “I listen.” “Well then,” Dan replied, “What does God say?” Mother Teresa smiled confidently and said, “God listens.” Dan Rather paused, not knowing quite what to say. Mother Teresa then added, “And if you don’t understand that, I can’t […]