Artwork: “The Sacrificial Lamb” by Christian Art Expo As a young man of 17, I had a joyful encounter with the Holy Spirit in which I found myself speaking in a language I had never learned—much like the new believers in the book of Acts. To my delight, I...
Rembrandt : Anna and Simeon in the temple On this third Sunday in Advent we light the candle of Joy. The apostle Peter wrote that we are to “rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s suffering, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is...
Trever & Thea Dennis have been part of Brandon Vineyard Community Church for over 2 decades serving in various capacities. Thea started and served for over 17 years in Children’s ministry forming a foundation to the children of the community in building their...
Unbelievable. Another year gone – no – blown by! After moving around the country quite a bit this year and with the fond memories of being a part of our six Gatherings this past fall and early winter, I can’t shake how deeply grateful I am for our lean...
Artwork: The Story of Ruth, by John August Swanson One of the things I love about Advent is reading through the Advent and Christmas narratives again. Most of us do not linger over the long genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, yet the season of Advent calls us to pause, to...
