The Heavens Declare… and Point Us to Jesus

When Scripture tells us that “the heavens declare the glory of God,” it is more than poetic beauty. It is testimony. It is promise. It is revelation. From the earliest pages of Scripture, God has used the sky to proclaim His faithfulness and His...

Covered in Grace

As I write this, a steady snowfall is drifting past the window of my study here at church. The playground outside — usually filled with the joyful noise of our CDC kids — is being covered with a soft, growing blanket of white. Nearby rooftops, vehicles, sidewalks, and...

Prepared for the Journey

As a dad, one of the things that comes most naturally to me is helping provide for our daughter, Isabella, who is a senior at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg. When she became eligible to have a car on campus, I began thinking through what she might need...

Emmanuel: The Light for Our Journey

Advent invites us to lift our eyes once again toward the horizon where God’s promises break into our world. It’s a season when the church leans forward in hope, remembers God’s faithfulness, and prepares our hearts to welcome Christ—who comes to us as Emmanuel, God...