by Hannah Rau | Dec 24, 2022 | Christian Life
Advent: Anticipation to Celebration In the second half of the Advent season, we celebrate the events leading up to the first Christmas and rejoice, knowing that God keeps His promises. The first two candles of the advent wreath recognize the darkness in the world and...
by Hannah Rau | Dec 23, 2022 | Christian Life
Advent: Looking Forward, Looking Back You may be familiar with advent calendars or wreaths as a way to get ready to celebrate Christmas, but Advent isn’t just about looking back at the birth of Jesus. This season reminds us that we are in the “last days” and helps us...
by Hannah Rau | Nov 16, 2022 | Christian Life
We know that the Bible commands Christians to give thanks, but did you know that being grateful can also make you healthier? Research in psychology has consistently shown that gratitude is connected with mental, physical, and relational benefits. Here are five ways...
by Hannah Rau | Oct 12, 2022 | Christian Life
It’s election season. Even if you haven’t given much thought to the ballot yet, you’ve probably been bombarded by lawn signs, attack ads on TV, and unwanted text messages and phone calls, all trying to sway you toward a particular candidate or...
by Hannah Rau | Oct 4, 2022 | Christian Life
Drive down the road or walk into any grocery store, library, or public building, and you’ll see the signs—it’s spooky season! People’s front lawn displays are dripping with spider webs and sporting ghouls, ghosts, and skeletons galore. It’s fun to be frightened....
by Hannah Rau | Sep 29, 2022 | Christian Life
Have you ever been to a “fellowship lunch”? Have you been invited “into fellowship” at a church? Have you prayed or heard someone else pray and thank God for “the opportunity to fellowship with other believers”? Fellowship is a pretty common word to hear from...
