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Unexpected Timing Normally there is an expectation with having a baby couples try to plan the right time to add a child to their family; But sometimes, as with Mary and Joseph there was no plan - why - because they had not even gotten married ( Luke 1:26-27 ); Could you imagine how unexpected this pregnancy…

The End of Something Old, the start of something New Holiday reflections - what do I want to leave behind? What do I want to sow into my life this year? How does this fit with our life together in TPP? Is it too little, too late? The end of last year we seemed to face obstacle after obstacle with getting…

16 But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God. 17 Where you die, I will die, And there will I be buried. The Lord do so to me, and more…

The unexpected events surrounding Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem cause us to wrestle with the question, "Am I willing to follow a God who works in unexpected ways?"

The Best Joys are Unexpected Perhaps the greatest joy is the unexpected joy. Consider our celebration of someone’s birthday or Christmas; as we labor to pick out just the right present for those we love, do we not consider not only what they would like, but also what would be totally unexpected? Consider…

Jesus has a family tree that goes all the way back to Abraham.  There are a few unexpected characters along the way.  The first one we meet is Tamar.

The prophet Nathan confronts king David with a story that surprises him, and still speaks to us today.

The Unexpected 7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9 But what…

In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with…

Rahab is an unexpected addition to the family tree of Jesus.  What does her example show us today about being included in the family of God’s people?

Our battles are different than we anticipate In Christ: we have stability to face whatever may come. Marry’s battle Luke 1:26-38 She knew she would be looked down on. She knew she might be called a harlot. Matt 23:33 33 You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?…

What are some things that are worth the wait? Whatever is involved in the waiting can be worth it because of what’s coming. James is telling us here what’s involved in Christian waiting. What is it? Patience/Steadfastness James started his letter with a similar imperative ( James 1:2–4 ). Steadfastness…

If it wasn’t for Ruth, Naomi’s story would have come to a tragic ending.  Ruth still shows us an important lesson about hope.

Matthew 9:1-17 Dallas Willard of a pilot practicing high speed maneuvers. “she turned the controls for what she though was a steep ascent – and flew straight into the ground. She was unaware that she had been flying upside down.[1] [1] Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life…

What happens when an unexpected detour comes along on our journey of faith?

Ruth 3 : Unexpected Hope Ruth 3 “At that time, Naomi, her mother-in-law, said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home for you so you will be secure. Now Boaz, with whose female servants you worked, is our close relative. Look, tonight he is winnowing barley at the threshing floor. So bathe yourself,…

Journeys are important. Sometimes we need reminded the journey is just as important as the destination. Advent is a journey of expecting God to show up in our world. This is part of the purpose we find ourselves in. If we are not careful we can quickly just appear at Christmas, the same with Easter,…

Are you ready for the unexpected? In John 5, two groups encounter the unexpected when Jesus drops into their lives. How often does Jesus do the same to us, does it matter, and does it help to try to be ready for Him? (Spoiler: yes, yes, and yes.)

In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest of Abijah’s division named Zechariah. His wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both were righteous in God’s sight, living without blame according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord. But they had no children…

Unexpected Blessing We’ve been following Jacob in this series about identity. Jacob struggled with a bit of an identity crisis from before the time he was born. His brother, Esau, didn’t put much stock in his identity and actually sold his own birth right as first born son for a bowl of beans. Last week…

Stir Up Expectations Today is the first Sunday in a new Church year, so “Happy New Year!” As the church flips the page on the liturgical calendar revealing a new year, why don’t we make a mental list of what you expect in this year ahead? Will there be a wedding in the family? Are you planning on a fancy…

We are continuing our series this morning. No matter what life brings. In though all the unexpected thing. All the trials and pain. Christmas will and can never be cancelled. The hope in Christmas is that God sent his son down to us. This son would save us for all the trails, pain, and sin. This morning…

Matthew 9:18-34 Several years back your humble correspondent observed a diverse crowd standing in a long line on a hot summer day. The large gathering of patient people spoke with accents representing many places in the U.S. and various countries around the world. They were all happily waiting to see—not…

Jesus demonstrates what it looks like to walk the road of faithfulness; our road of faithfulness follows Jesus.

The refrain of Christmas is "do not be afraid". Yet, we live in a world of fear. Christmas combats fear with hope, love, joy, peace and grace because Christmas is about Christ. Learn about how to combat the fear of unexpected change as we look at the story of Christmas through the story of the Shepherds.