"... and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." - Luke 2:7Rejected by the world, Jesus still came to us. A great reminder that even though life feels closed off, people may reject us, God will always make a way to reach us. ......

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" - John 1:14Jesus' identification with our weakness and shortcomings by taking a human body demonstrates His invitation to bring our weakness to Him all the time. ......

Daniel 2:20 - "Daniel answered and said: 'Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His...'" Daniel worshiped God before he saw the King's response to God's answer in prayer. Real faith praises God BEFORE the payoff is presented. In what scenario in life can you praise God BEFORE you see the outcome?**Join us this Sunday for COMMUNION and a Christmas Message!** Invite a...

Daniel 2:17-18:17: "Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,"18: "that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven...." When their lives were threatened Daniel and his godly friends advanced in faith and prayer instead of retreating in fear. Trials are not a trigger to take off, but a tip to Trust in God. ......

"A man holds the truth only when he is held by the truth." - G. Campbell Morgan ......