In a world that looks out for self, Father, fill us with Your love. In a world of negativity and anger, Jesus, bring us joy. In a world of anxiety and despair, Spirit, fill us with peace. In a world of instant demands and intolerance, Father, grant us patience. In a world of hostility, Jesus, fill us with kindness. In a world of mean-spirited attacks, Spirit, fill us with goodness. In a world of shallow short-term commitments, Jesus, mark us with faithfulness. In a world of impulsive self-centeredness, Spirit, lead us into self-control. Root us in the soil of your spirit God so that we might receive the fruit. In Jesus Name we ask these things, Amen.

Have you ever wished for an in-depth investigation of Jesus? Good news! That’s exactly what Luke the Physician did back in the first-century. Luke set out to give a reliable account of Jesus’ life and ministry, interviewed eyewitnesses, investigated carefully the events of Jesus’ life, and ordered and recorded all that he learned in a document that came to be known as the Gospel of Luke.

In every moment and season of life, prayer is the right response. And yet many of us are a little stuck when it comes to prayer. Regardless of what your prayer life looks like right now, this series will take a practical look at the real situations of our lives and what our next steps in prayer could be.

One of the things that makes Christmas “the most wonderful time of the year” is the music. It’s everywhere we go: trickling out of shops, popping up on the radio, and incorporated into every school concert and recital. But sometimes Christmas music can drift into the background and we can miss the powerful messages it carries. This year, let's take the time to truly listen to these songs together. Because when we listen, we will hear hope, love, joy, and peace.