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Dec, 2025 By Phil Wayman

Invited to Be Part of the Story

For the past several weeks, we’ve been looking at the characters of the nativity, but tonight we come to the One the whole story is about, Jesus. He doesn’t compare to anyone else. He is our hope in a dark Learn more
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Dec, 2025 By Phil Wayman

Faith Over Fear

Mary’s story reminds us that God often works in ways we don’t expect. Her life was interrupted, her plans were shaken, and her future looked uncertain. Yet she chose faith over fear, and her faith in God played the biggest part in bringing the Savior into the world. In the same way, when life doesn’t look like what we hoped for, God can still bring something greater than we could ever imagine. Remember what the Angel Gabriel told Mary, “For nothing will be impossible with God.” – Learn more
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Dec, 2025 By Phil Wayman

Quiet Faithfulness

Joseph’s story reminds us that following God often means surrendering our own plans. When Joseph learned that Mary was pregnant, his world must have felt like it had fallen apart. Yet instead of acting out of anger or fear, he Learn more
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Dec, 2025 By Phil Wayman

Waiting on God Is Never Wasted

Luke 2:22-38 Simeon and Anna’s stories remind us that waiting on God is never wasted. Both of them spent years, really, a lifetime, holding onto the promises of God even when it seemed unlikely they would ever see them fulfilled. Learn more
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Nov, 2025 By Phil Wayman

Silence Is Not the End

Zechariah’s silence reminds us that sometimes God does His deepest work in the quiet. What I am sure at times felt like only a punishment was actually preparation. A season where doubt bloomed into intense faith, and uncertainty into worship. Learn more