Standing Firm in a Changing Culture By: Pastor Doug Introduction My last blog was a lighter and more playful read, but today I feel an urgent need to share something heavy on my heart. While listening to a podcast about recent changes in New York following the election of Mayor Mamdani, I was deeply unsettled by what I heard. The news struck me so intensely that I felt a lump in my throat, and I realized how important it is for us, as Christians, to respond. A Call to Spiritu

Part 1: Introduction   As many of you know, Jesus was not born on December 25th. Now before you shut down, put away all your Christmas decorations, and become the Scrooge—Bah Humbug!—there is a reason why we celebrate when we do. And it truly is a great reason! So, let's jump into it.   The Mystery of Christ's Birth Date December 25th was not the date of Jesus' birth, nor was He believed to be born in the month of December at all. The exact date of this miraculous virgin birt