The English name Jesus traces its origin to the Hebrew word Yeshua. Yeshua is a shortening of Yehoshuah, which means "Yahweh saves."

The manger dares us to believe the best is yet to be. And it could all begin today.

I'm thinking, "What difference will this sermon make in their lives tomorrow? What am I trying to give them that will make a difference?" For example, had to do with the theme that Jesus will not let go of you. He's holding onto you. I talked to them about the disciples and Peter on the night before the crucifixion of Christ - how Jesus said that all of you are going to turn away, but He would be waiting for them in Galilee.

Religion is intended to facilitate hope and faith. Much like a path is intended to facilitate a journey.

In a world of upward mobility, choose downward servility.

I think there is a time, if I can say this; there is a time in a message where you might just tell a story to give your audience a break.

Anxiety and fear are cousins but not twins. Fear sees a threat. Anxiety imagines one.