Christmas lights are more than decorations—they are a vivid reminder of the story of God’s light breaking into our world. From creation to Christ’s arrival, Scripture shows that light cleanses, guides, and symbolizes hope. Jesus calls His followers to shine that same light, illuminating a world that often feels dark. As we see homes and streets glow this season, we remember that the Light of the World lives in us and shines through us.

Before the turkey, the family, the friends, the football and the fun, let’s truly take time to enter His courts with Thanksgiving. This coming week, take some time to truly be thankful. Carve out time with the Lord each day in prayer, reading His Word and journaling your blessings. Express your gratitude to your family and friends. Let them all know how thankful you are for each of them. And, live out your Story of Thanksgiving this week. Let’s pray this is our best Thanksgiving yet.

There is such joy in Thanks and Giving. This is where we have the opportunity and privilege to grow in our relationship with Jesus as we thank God for what He has done in our lives and as we invest in His Kingdom. For followers of Jesus, Thanksgiving is not just one day, but every day of our lives. Our call is to invest in what is eternal. May we be found faithful in building God’s church and raising up the next generation in Christ. Let’s be generous and make a significant impact for the glory of our great God. We have been blessed not simply for ourselves, but to be a blessing. Let’s invest together as we build God’s Kingdom today. This is our time.

This is the Thanksgiving Season. Thanks and Giving are dear to the heart of God. All of us have so much for which to be thankful for in our lives - first and foremost is salvation in Jesus Christ. We are truly loved, redeemed and restored. Then, out of an overflow of gratitude, we want to give. We are most like God when we give. As a church, we have the opportunity to give God thanks for what He has done and to invest in building His Church to impact others. This is truly our time to live out our Thanks and Giving. Let’s invest generously in what God will do NEXT.

Revival is not over; Revival has just begun. Come, Holy Spirit! Our God is moving in a powerful way in our lives, His Church, our nation and world today. For all of us, the time has come to live in revival. To learn to live by the power and Presence of the Holy Spirit in you. When you accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, God places His Spirit in you. Now, we are called to live in the Spirit every day. To learn to hear His voice and then be obedient to what He calls us to. This is where the joy and the fruit is in the Christian life. Now is our time to grow in Christ. Revival is here!

The power of God is not found in our own attributes—it comes from the Holy Spirit. What’s in us is not enough, but who is in us is more than we will ever need. The Spirit empowers believers not only to speak of Jesus but to become more like Him, transforming observers into witnesses and consumers into participants. When the Spirit moves, the gospel does not sit still—it reaches from our neighborhoods to the ends of the earth. True power is not found in striving but in abiding, as we ask daily, listen intentionally, and step out boldly in faith.

Jesus promised the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit indwells Christians at salvation. The role of the Holy Spirit is to be our Advocate, Comforter, Teacher, Convicter, Guide, Intercessor and Power as we live our lives for Christ. The problem is that we can quench the Spirit - meaning we can harden our hearts to God. But, imagine the impact that would come if all Christ-followers lived with the power and Presence of God through the Holy Spirit on the world today. Every Great Spiritual Awakening begins with a Revival of God’s People. This is our time. Come, Holy Spirit!