A Mother’s Love and the Heart of Christ: A Mother’s Day Reflection
Mother’s Day invites us into something deeper than flowers, cards, and celebration—it calls us to reflect on love in its purest, most sacrificial form. The love of a mother is often the closest human expression we have to understanding the heart of Jesus Christ. A mother’s love begins before we ever take our first breath.…
The Advent Season: Hope, Holiness, and Expectation
As the calendar turns toward December and we enter the season of Advent, the Church is invited into a sacred rhythm—one marked by waiting, longing, and anticipation. Within the First Church of God movement, Advent holds deep meaning because it draws our hearts back to the foundations of our faith: the Lordship of Christ, the…
The Meaning of Thanksgiving
A reflection of God’s Love As the leaves turn, families gather, and tables fill with the aromas of comfort and tradition, we’re reminded that Thanksgiving is far more than a holiday on the calendar. It is a posture of the heart. It is a practice rooted deeply in Scripture. And most importantly, it is a…