Preparation for the Coming King | Advent Day 5 Daily Scripture Reading: Haggai 2:6-9 One might ask, how is Haggai 2:6-9 an appropriate devotional scripture for Advent? Haggai was one of...
Embracing Your Kingdom Role | Advent Day 4 Daily Scripture Reading: Malachi 3:1-4 Malachi’s prophecy launched 400 years of prophetic silence. John, the Baptizer, the last prophet...
Comfort and Hope | Advent Day 3 Daily Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:1-3 Comfort. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like comfort. Comfort has at least two meanings. As a...
The Birth of Jesus | Advent Day 2 Daily Scripture Reading: Luke 2:6-7 The Lord of lords and King of kings was born into this world in such a humble way. Mary and Joseph had...
Embracing the Light of Expectation and Hope | Advent Day 1 Daily Scripture Reading: John 1:1-5 Advent causes my heart to be drawn to the words of John in the opening verses of his Gospel. In this...
Six Truths for Experiencing God’s Blessings (Especially in Difficult Times) As you give thanks this holiday, consider reading Genesis 37-45 and reflecting on the truths Joseph’s...
Thanksgiving Blessings McDowell County, West Virginia, is one of the poorest counties the United States. Over 31% of residents live below the federal poverty...
The Power of Gratitude God doesn’t call for us to be grateful because it’s polite. He calls for us to be grateful because it’s good for us, as...
What is Advent? During the holiday season at Mt. Bethel Church, we join other believers across the world in observing Advent, a season marked by...