by ahna | Jan 12, 2020 | Advent: Views from a Rescued Sinner
The Magi’s worshipful presence at the Nativity reveals exactly who the Christ Child came to redeemed—people from all over the world with no one left out—no not one. By Paul Sausser
by ahna | Dec 30, 2019 | Advent: Views from a Rescued Sinner
It’s a brutal world that Jesus came into to save. As evil raised its ugly head to kill the newborn King, only to kill other innocents instead, evil cannot stop God’s plan to bring hope, salvation, and new life to this fallen and broken world. By Paul...
by ahna | Dec 25, 2019 | Advent: Views from a Rescued Sinner
By Paul Sausser
by ahna | Dec 22, 2019 | Advent: Views from a Rescued Sinner
The name given to Jesus of Immanuel is used 2 times in the Bible—both times during great turmoil. Whether today is a time of turmoil or not, His presence with us shows His care for us in tough times. Immanuel’s promise prompts us to be thankful when we reflect...
by ahna | Dec 15, 2019 | Advent: Views from a Rescued Sinner
John the Baptist sends his community to Jesus to ask Him if Jesus was the Promised Messiah. John was disappointed in Him—after all, John was in prison. Jesus responded by pointing out His kingdom work, the work that His body, the church, is to continue doing. By Paul...
by ahna | Dec 9, 2019 | Advent: Views from a Rescued Sinner
John the Baptist called all people to reorient their lives by confessing their sin through baptism. Repentance is how we prepare to meet Jesus. Along with repentance of our sin is the responsibility to respond to God’s grace of forgiveness in bearing fruit that...
