See The Shepherds

“See The Shepherds” Luke 2:1-20 There are so many characters in the Christmas story. Names we hear this time of year. Mary and Joseph. Elizabeth and Zechariah. Angels. John the Baptist. All of whom play a very important part in the time before the first Christmas. All...

Advent Devotional

This Advent, Cruxifusion has been posting videos by church leaders from across the country. Short videos that are devotional messages for people to reflect on in this busy season. One day I lugged the camera down to the church and recorded mine. Merry Christmas my...

Christmas Characters: Mary and Joseph

This sermon is part of my Advent series for 2012, but my original theme changed with the tragic shootings in Newtown, CT on Friday. Our service and prayers we’re reflecting of our lament and our desire for God to heal broken hearts and crushed dreams. “Christmas...

God’s work continues…

I miss blogging. I miss reading. I miss feeling relaxed. I haven’t been posting much on this site over the last few months. The reason is simple. Time and energy. I don’t think I’ve ever been so close to burnout in my life. The past few months was...

Christmas Characters: Elizabeth and Zechariah

“Christmas Characters: Elizabeth and Zechariah” Luke 1:39-45, 57-64 Last week we looked at angels. And while we were looking at angels we heard how the angel Gabriel came to Zechariah. Zechariah is an old man. He’s a priest in the temple, one who was in charge...