Joan, a Bainbridge Island firefighter, was in my house with a group of our neighbors, telling us how to prepare for the earthquake that will inevitably hit our island. Apparently our neighborhood sits squarely on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Earlier, when Becky informed me that we were hosting the gathering, I’d asked her if… The post The Critical Importance of Facing Your Trauma appeared first on FaithGateway.

  Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1 Debunking Christianity takes more than just trying to poke a hole in it by raising an objection. That’s because there’s a backdrop of other relevant evidence that creates a strong presumption in favor of… The post The Power of Faith appeared first on FaithGateway.

  Is your small group or Sunday school class looking for a new Bible study for the new year? Time and time again in Scripture we are called to remember all that God has done for us and to not forget.  One way we can slow down and do that is to continue to meet… The post Bible Studies for the New Year appeared first on FaithGateway.

They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. — Isaiah 35:10 NKJV The black, velvety sky was clear and studded with sparkling stars that had looked down on earth since the beginning of time. Shepherds appeared to be sitting idly by their flocks but in fact were keeping a sharp… The post Hope Was Born appeared first on FaithGateway.

Editor’s Note: It’s been nearly two years now since the pandemic hit. If you’re like me, you’re probably feeling the nudge that you haven’t spent enough time caring for yourself. Can I encourage you with one thing? Don’t forget to pay attention to your mental and physical needs during this time. We have some wonderful… The post Take Care of Yourself appeared first on FaithGateway.

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the One who has been born king of the Jews? We saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.” — Matthew 2:1-2 Last night my husband… The post Star of Wonder, Star of Night appeared first on FaithGateway.

  I’ve always loved the Advent season. There is something uniquely special about preparing my heart and mind to celebrate the joy of Jesus’ birth and all that His life represents. This season can be exciting. It can even be enchanting. But one thing I’ve found over the years is that for most, myself included,… The post Who’s Sitting at Your Table This Christmas? appeared first on FaithGateway.

Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road straight and smooth, a highway fit for our God. Fill in the valleys, level off the hills, smooth out the ruts, clear out the rocks. Then God’s bright glory will shine and everyone will see it. Yes. Just as God has said. — Isaiah 40:3-5 MSG We often… The post Between the Advents appeared first on FaithGateway.