Celebrating Advent: Week 4

Celebrating Advent: Week 4

Magi were men trained in astrology, dream interpretation and other mysteries. They studied the sky and knew the stars and their significance. At least two things are striking about the events that unfold in Matthew. The first is that these men were Gentiles. They were...
The Tiny Tree

The Tiny Tree

My family and I have been involved with Tejas since 2005. I fell in love with the atmosphere and so did my children, Andrew, Gabi and Ayanna. We have been to retreats, service projects, camps, and have come many weekends just to volunteer. Tejas has always been...
Celebrating Advent: Week 3

Celebrating Advent: Week 3

Today the ability to share exciting news with others is quick and easy. With one tweet, post, hashtag or group text, we can communicate with the masses. But things were obviously very different in the time Jesus was born. When something important happened, such as the...
Celebrating Advent: Week 2

Celebrating Advent: Week 2

Throughout the Old Testament, the prophets spoke of the promised Savior, telling the people how to recognize His coming and reminding them that God had not forgotten. The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, the Son of a virgin, a King to rule according to the lineage...
Celebrating Advent: Week 1

Celebrating Advent: Week 1

Many of us grew up with the story of Advent beginning in a stable. But, the story begins in a Garden. When God created the world, all things were just as they should be. Creation functioned in perfect order and moved in seamless harmony. Man walked in unbroken...