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<p>Come Thou Long Expected Jesus may be one of the most underrated Christmas songs of our time. It is rich with meaning and scripture, and we hope you'll enjoy this exploration of scripture behind the lyrics.</p>

<p>All the drummer boy could bring was his drum. All we can bring to God are the gifts He's given us, and there is a wonderful beauty to that.</p>

<p>Joy to the world! This may be the most famous of the Christmas carols, and I am excited to unpack the richness of these often-sung lyrics this week.</p>

<p>There's no better time than Christmas to go tell it on the mountain!</p>

<p>Many of us probably remember the story of Daniel & the Lions' Den from childhood, or simply picked it up somewhere along the way. It's an incredible story. But as we always ask when we encounter these old, famous...

<p>The story of the fiery furnace is one of the most famous in the Old Testament and one we love to tell. Beyond that, it is one of the most incredible displays of faith we see in scripture and sets an incredible...

<p>Daniel, conscripted to serve in the court of Babylon, was given a choice about whose standards he wanted to live up to in his life. He chose God's, and we can too.</p>

<p>God loves us with a unique and unending love, but why do we struggle so mightily to accept this?</p>

<p>Ephesians tells us that God is rich in mercy. But maybe we don't fully appreciate the depth to which this should stir our souls.</p>

<p>In a world that's quick to divide and slow to forgive, Jesus calls us to a different kind of love — one that flows from being deeply loved by Him. Discover how resting in His love changes the way we love others.</p>

<p>One of the most amazing truths about Jesus' ongoing ministry to His people could very well be His advocacy and intercession on our behalf. This week, we dive into those roles and seek a deeper appreciation of who and...

<p>Jesus is described as our gentle High Priest. This week, we reflect on how that inclines us towards Him, as well as the implications that truth has on how we should treat others.</p>

<p>This week we marvel at the reality of the humanity of Jesus and just what that means for us.</p>

<p>Jesus was guided and defined by His compassion for others. How can we grow in our compassion and care for those around us?</p>

<p>As we launch our new series, we examine just how radical it was for Jesus to describe Himself as gentle and lowly.</p>