He’s a babe snugly swaddled in our precious nativity scenes. He’s the wee one we celebrate. He is Jesus.   This One who set foot on Earth so unassumingly, coming as a mere infant, arose into adulthood and ministered in magnificient ways. Healing was one of those. And, oh the places we’ll go when we…

    It’s coming ladies, and you’re invited!   Whether you’re far or near, why not come to the warm temperatures, sand, and swaying palm trees of Hawai’i for a long weekend to worship, be encouraged, and draw closer to a very real God? Even better news is that Arise now has a 10 person…

Merry Christmas fellow branches!   Below is one of my favorite Christmas posts from a previous year. The Magi/Savior relationship is so loving that it seemed noteworthy to post again (with a few additions). Enjoy!   Matthew 2 opens the door to turmoil. What’s new? Isn’t there turmoil surrounding the name of Jesus yet today?…