Kevin Hardy

Jesus Jesus Jesus

He came from the bosom of the Father to the bosom of a woman. He put on humanity that we might put on divinity. He became Son of man that we might become sons of God. He came from Heaven, where the rivers never freeze, winds never blow, frosts never chill the air, flowers never fade, and one is never sick. No undertakers and no graveyards, for no one ever dies - no one is ever buried. He was born contrary to the laws of nature, lived in poverty, reared in obscurity; only crossed the boundary of the land once in childhood. He had no wealth nor influence, and had neither training nor formal education. His relatives were inconspicuous and uninfluential. In infancy He startled a king; in boyhood He puzzled the wise men; in manhood ruled the course of nature. He walked upon the billows and hushed the sea to sleep. He healed the multitudes without medicine, and made no charge for His services. He never wrote a book, yet all the libraries of the country could not hold the books that have been written about Him. He never wrote a song, yet He has furnished the theme of more songs than all the song writers combined. He never founded a college, yet all the schools together cannot boast of as many students as He has. He never practiced psychiatry, and yet He has healed more broken hearts than doctors have healed broken bodies. He never marshalled an army, drafted a soldier, nor fired a gun, yet no leader ever made more volunteers, who have under His orders made rebels stack arms of surrender without a shot being fired. He is the Star of Astronomy, the Rock of Geology, the Lion and the Lamb of Zoology, the Harmoniser of all discords, and the Healer of all diseases. Great men have come and gone, yet He lives on. Herod could not kill Him, Satan could not seduce Him, Death could not destroy Him, the grave could not hold Him. He laid aside the purple robe of royalty for a peasant's gown. He was rich, yet for our sake He became poor. How poor? Ask Mary! Ask the wise men! He slept in another's manger. He cruised the lake in another's boat. He rode on another man's donkey. He was buried in another man's tomb. All failed, but He never. The ever Perfect One - He is the Chief among ten thousand. He is wonderful and merciful, and He is YOUR Saviour!

Illuminate: An Advent Experience

Illuminate! What does it mean? It means to supply or brighten with light; light up; to make lucid or clear. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world”.  Christmas is a time to celebrate God’s coming to this world through Jesus Christ!  It is also a call for His followers to be a light to the world. Let’s move away from just the hustle and bustle of shopping and move towards being the Light of the World! This new series, Illuminate: AnAdvent Experience, will help you to have a Christmas season like non other! 

 Advent is supposed to be an intentional time of waiting and preparing for the coming of Christ. But during those weeks, it is easy for our lives to get busier than ever. This year we are offering you an opportunity to rediscover the true purpose and meaning of Advent through the familiar practices of prayer, story-sharing, scripture reading, holy conversations and acts of mercy. 

The Illuminate Devotional Guide will help you prepare for this meaningful time.   Join us as we search for hope, love, joy and peace in our world! The cost of the books are ONLY $5! If you cannot afford the $5, please be sure to pick one up anyway so that you can participate in this journey. 

Join Pastor Kevin and the Crossroads Church, for An Advent Experience!  Choose to to light the world this Christmas season with the Love, Joy, Peace and Hope of Jesus Christ!