The Truth About the Wise Men
New Testament scholar moves us beyond the myths and traditions about the wise men associated with the birth of Jesus in this post: 1) We… Read More »The Truth About the Wise Men
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Tweetimonies: Michelle Betts
Our staff recently wrote our faith stories/ conversion stories in 140 characters (the limit for Twitter). Here’s the faith story of Michelle Betts, one of our… Read More »Tweetimonies: Michelle Betts
Enclave to Exchange: The Need in Memphis
Yesterday the Highland staff and elders gathered at our new facility in east Shelby County. The surburban location is at the edge of the fastest population growth in the region. We prayerfully drove through the 11 major neighborhoods/retail areas within 2 miles of the new facility. My group drove through The Enclave. There were homes in this gated community larger than any I’ve ever personally seen–some as large as small hotels; some that looked like castles. The lots were 3-6 acres, many containing horses grazing. The Enclave is clearly home to some of the wealthiest in metro-Memphis.
Advent 1
Last Sunday, Nov. 29, was the first Sunday of Advent. Scot McKnight provides this helpful summary of Advent:
Advent is a season of waiting, expecting, and hoping. Beginning four Sundays prior to Christmas and ending on Christmas Eve, Advent helps us to prepare for the coming, or “advent” of the Christ child at Christmas. (The word “advent” comes from the Latin word that means “coming.”)