When God Draws Near to the Weary

By Richard Parrish | December 22, 2025 |

Christmas has a way of slowing us down—if only for a moment—to notice the places in our lives where we feel weary, stretched, or in need of hope.  It is no coincidence that the story of Christ’s birth begins in darkness:  “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” (Isa. 9:2, ESV). …

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Saying Yes to Intimacy With Jesus

By Richard Parrish | December 15, 2025 |

Over these past several weeks, we have walked together through a gentle but profound invitation: To grow not only in Christ through knowledge, but with Christ through intimacy. We began with a simple longing that many believers feel but rarely articulate:  “I know about Jesus, but I long to know Him more personally.” That longing…

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