Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be...

The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger...

“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now...

My favorite Christmas song is "Mary Did You Know" by Pentatonix, you can listen to their rendition by clicking this link Mary, Did You...

"They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure...

"A child is born to us, a son is given to us, and authority will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,...

I did not grow up following the Church calendar. We attended a non-denominational church that was not traditional in its practices. One...

This coming Sunday is the second Sunday in Advent. In the worship services we will light the second candle, representing love.

This Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent. The four Sundays before Christmas Day mark the Advent season.

In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout the empire should be enrolled in the tax lists. This first enrollment occurr

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. [Philippians 4:7 NRSV]

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11

(And Mary said,) “Holy is his name. He shows mercy to everyone, from one generation to the next, who honors him as God. He has shown

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his...

Jayne and I are so glad to be sharing our first Christmas with the St. Andrew’s UMC family. From the first moment that we find out that...

I received a devotion today via email that contained an excerpt from L. B. E. Cowman’s classic book “Streams in the Desert,” originally...

All Christians read their Bible, right? Guess what? You are probably in the majority if you struggle to read scripture.

The design of the Advent Wreath consists of four candles placed in a wreath that surrounds a larger middle candle.

“He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. They will dwell...

“And you will say on that day: “Thank the Lord; call on God’s name; proclaim God’s deeds among the peoples; declare that God’s name is...