Monthly archives: December, 2015

corey trevathan Advent: God & the Problem of Distance Faith

Advent: God & the Problem of Distance

“…through Christ (God) reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation…” 2 Corinthians 5:18 Meditation Distance is hard. Sometimes we feel distant from people geographically. And that’s…



corey trevathan Advent: Is there room in the inn? Faith

Advent: Is there room in the inn?

“And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of…



corey trevathan Advent: The Day God was Born Faith

Advent: The Day God was Born

“She gave birth to her first child, a son.  She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth & laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for…



corey trevathan Advent: May worship be our anthem Faith

Advent: May worship be our anthem

“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.” Luke 1.31 Meditation As Mary prepared to carry & hold in her womb the Son of God, her soul burst forth in praise.  Her heart was full of worship.  After…



corey trevathan Advent: God is with you now Faith

Advent: God is with you now

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16 Meditation What would you do today if you believed the God of the Bible was with…



corey trevathan Advent: Unparalleled Peace Faith

Advent: Unparalleled Peace

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John…



corey trevathan Advent: Jesus Immanuel Faith

Advent: Jesus Immanuel

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…”  Isaiah 9.6 Meditation Can you imagine as Mary held her baby for the first time.  As she held…



corey trevathan Advent: At Just the Right Time Faith

Advent: At Just the Right Time

But when the right time came, God sent his Son… Galatians 4.4 Meditation Even in the silence, God was present.  Even when it seemed like God was far away, He…



corey trevathan Advent: Waiting for Messiah Faith

Advent: Waiting for Messiah

Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.” And when he…



corey trevathan Advent: God with us Faith

Advent: God with us

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).  Matthew 1.23 Meditation Behold, Immanuel. God with us. The distance created between us & God as a result of our sin was too much for God.  And there…