The Songs of Advent

The Songs of Advent

Happy New Year!

No, this isn’t my January article, published in December by mistake. As you may know, November 29th was the first day of Advent and, as such, was the first day of the new calendar in Western Christian churches.

So for you, as a Christian, your new year has already begun!

The rhythms of our life shape us. We don’t always realize it, but our lives are very much like a song, complete with beats and rhythms, melodies and verse. The highs and lows of our daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly lives tend to make an impression on who we become.

Alex Kip, Students & Media

Alex Kip is a voice for Christ reaching a new generation of believers to experience the power of love in their lives now. After overcoming cancer and losing his singing voice, with only a 15-30% chance of survival, he’s now in complete remission and a voice of inspiration for many. As a speaker and singer, he’s presented to major corporations and conferences like Wanderlust, UnitedHealthcare, Nationwide Insurance, Pelotonia, the University of Michigan, and more. His work has been featured on PBS, NPR Stations, the Huffington Post, Addicted2Success, and Lifehack. Additionally, his top-rated iTunes podcast, SoulFeed, has touched the lives of over 1 million + people around the world.

Not Just Any Church

Not Just Any Church

When my wife Jenell and I first walked into First Christian Church of Oceanside last May, we were welcomed with open arms. You may know this, but not every church is like that. We noticed.

We soon learned that your hospitality stretches beyond Sunday mornings. On Tuesday nights you welcome homeless neighbors for worship and a hot meal. On Thursday nights you invite local musicians to share their gifts. Every summer, you welcome local children to a free Vacation Bible School. The list goes on!