by Karen Coombes I always thought Lent was just for Catholics. I understood it to be a time of giving up something, though I wasn’t really sure why. Meat was the common sacrifice in my childhood days. Many a Friday I ate fish sticks in …
Start Somewhere
“Red and green and blue and yellow and purple and red and purple.” That’s my three-year-old son’s standard answer to “What’s your favorite color?” While that’s pretty funny, I can totally identify with him. If you were to ask me “What’s your favorite book of …
How did Jesus define greatness?
How would Jesus define greatness? Who would you say is the greatest person who ever lived? Would you mention a national hero like George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? Would you say a great inventor like Thomas Edison or Benjamin Franklin? Perhaps you would suggest someone …
10 Things to Pray when You Pray Over the Land
Thank you for taking time to pray over Antioch Georgetown’s land. We want to start off the year strong by seeking God and praying BIG! As you pray, here are 10 things to serve as a guide as you spend time with the Lord. 1. …
Jesus our love
I love Raisin’ Cane’s chicken. I love country music. I love cold weather. In our lost and broken world, we “love” lots of things. The world has desensitized us to the true meaning of love. The fourth week of Advent focuses on love. Specifically, God’s love …
Jesus our Joy
More than likely, you’ve never made the statement, “I have too much joy!” That’s like having too much sugar or too much free time — you can never have too much joy! However, you may find yourself on the other end of the joy spectrum. …
Jesus our Peace
If you’re on social media, I bet you identify with being constantly bombarded by debates and arguments like these… Is it acceptable to listen to Christmas music before Thanksgiving? Which is better—a real or an artificial Christmas tree? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? And …
Jesus our Hope
The first week of Advent focuses on the hope of Christ. The hope that Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection provides for those who believe He is the bridge to a free and close relationship with God has no comparison. Christians talk about the hope …
FIVE Powerful Quotes That May Challenge Your Thinking
I love a good quote. – Somebody somewhere. When you were growing up, your parents said things that you promised you’d never repeat to your kids. Then…you had kids! And somehow those pithy comments and quick comebacks your parents always said find a way to …
Three Ways David Battles Giant Family Problems
Raise your hand if you know someone who has family problems. Is your hand raised? Ok, maybe it would be better to ask if anyone knows of a family without any problems. I sure don’t. Perfect families are as real as perfect diets. Add a few kids …
What happens when you worry?
“Do not worry about your life.” Do you know who said those words? It wasn’t Mother Theresa, Gandhi, Plato, or Socrates. It was Jesus. God himself tells us not to worry. It’s one thing when your parent, your friend, or your coworker tells you not …
Is Money your Master?
Have you ever made a dumb decision with money? I thought so. Me, too. The crazy thing is this: I will go out of my way to pick up a dime on a sticky floor, but I don’t think twice about blowing $10 on a …
Forgiveness: What does it really mean?
I’ll be honest; I can be a pretty cynical person at times. It is a weakness of mine. People have hurt me in the past, and it affects how I now view relationships. I keep my expectations low, so when the disappointment or hurt comes, …
Rest: Why fight for it?
I am a Sabbath attempter. What I mean by that is, I actually try to set aside 24 hours per week when I attempt to rest. An intentional space I create to rejuvenate my mind, body, and soul, to put aside my idol of productivity, …