We are continuously reminded of our hope in Christ, whose love for us is reflected as the good in each of us.
Being a lawyer can be stressful. In the course of representing someone, there are plenty of “bad things” that can happen. Twenty-five years ago, when I was considered a “young”… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/what-are-the-odds/
Merry Christmas, everyone! For the light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not o… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-christmas-day/
God did not send us a royal king dressed in purple robes of majesty. God sent Jesus to be one of us.
When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
Je… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-15/
Magnifying the vision of a baby born in Bethlehem – a most wonderful gift and the presence of God.
Endow the king with your justice, O God,
the royal son with your righteousness.
May he judge your people in righteousness,
your afflicted ones with justice.
May the mou… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-6/
When we carry this light with us, there is no darkness that is too great to conquer.
Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king's son. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. May the mountains yield p… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-5/
There are times when turning our thoughts to the ultimate destination may be most helpful.
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!" Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem-built as a city that is bound firmly tog… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-1/
This year, respond to Good Friday with utter thankfulness and with genuine wonder at the love of Christ.
After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture) 'I am thirsty.' A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a spo… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-good-friday/
One of the things we really should focus on during the Lenten Season is, "are we listening to the Spirit?"
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Listen, the Holy Spirit is confusing. Many people in the church like to talk about the Holy Spirit as they make a knowing smile and nod and say… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-13th/
We act as Christ's hands and feet in the world, as Christ is in our hearts. May God bless us in our work.
He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the hand of the Father Almighty.
"So when they had come together, they asked him, 'Lord, is this the time when you will restore the k… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-11th/
Jesus is there in peaceful and timely deaths and in violence and injustice. For the old and young alike, our Christ holds us close.
Was crucified, dead, and was buried
In the early Church there was a group of Christians called "Gnostic Christians" who disavowed the humanity of Christ. Gnostics believed… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-8th/
Now is the time to bring Christmas into the world to stay.
My soul magnifies the LORD, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call m… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/what-can-i-do-you-lord/
Lord, prepare our hearts to receive Christ anew during this season of Advent.
And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways Luke 1:76
Prepare the way!
"I am sending my messenger … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/second-sunday-in-advent/
This is a season not just spent waiting, but also in preparation.
Psalm 25:2-3
O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be a… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/first-sunday-in-advent/
Yes! Let’s do this! I'm right behind you... really!
Do you remember when you were in grade school and inevitably struggling on some class problem and your teacher would comment with some cutesy phrase like, "There are too many… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/leading-the-followers/
A daily scripture based meditation for our month long journey through Advent.
Today's Advent Devotional, on Psalm 80:6, is written by Anita Siegers.
Anita is a longtime NorthPark member, along with husband Rolf and children Hannah, Emily and Dylan. … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/126-advent-devotional/
