Leader Resources

Advent: The season when we wait with expectation to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Jesus left the comfort and honor He enjoyed in Heaven to come to us. He was born of a virgin, wrapped in cloth, and slept in a manger. Why would he do that? At the heart of the Christmas story is reconciliation. After sin entered the world, we were separated from God. The only thing that could restore our relationship was God himself, coming into our world. It is because of Jesus that we are reconciled to God. And now, we can carry the message of hope, love, joy, and peace to a world that desperately needs it.

We all want to do better. We want to be a better friend, a better son or daughter, have a better marriage, parent our kids better. Yet we seem to fail over and over again. If you’re tired of striving, tired of failing, there’s hope: God can redeem anything! God longs to fix our brokenness and restore our relationships.

As people, we have a natural ability to make things complicated, whether it’s relationships, our careers, projects around the house, and so much more. However, as we turn the pages of Scripture and discover how Jesus talked about following Him, it is actually quite simple. It’s not easy, but it’s simple.