The Star of Bethlehem
“After listening to the king, they [the Magi] went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” – Matthew 2:9–10 The new dazzling light that appeared in the night sky, catching the Magi’s attention in the first place, rarely gets the press it deserves. This anomaly led these professional star-watchers to
The Baby in the Manger
I remember the first moment I laid eyes on my daughters, how small, how helpless, how fragile they felt in my hands. The responsibility I felt to protect and nurture these tiny humans was overwhelming. We all enter this world with a blazing fragility, totally dependent on those in whose care we are placed. Why, then, would salvation begin with the baby in the manger? Why not begin with the Son of God descending from heaven onto the earth, adult and mature,
Shout for Joy—A “Not So Silent Night” Christmas Season at SIC!
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). -Matthew 1:23 Worship and Merry Christmas Season Schedule Join us at Schlosstheater in Starnberg! Sunday, 1 December - First Sunday in Advent: Communion Sunday & Advent Wreathmaking Sunday, 8 December - Second Sunday in Advent: 11:00 a.m. Worship, Christmas Pageant, and Birthday Party for Jesus 4:00 p.m. Community Christmas Concert (Entrance free!) Sunday, 15 December - Third Sunday in Advent: Christmas Carol Worship Service Sunday, 22 December
Deer Park Avenue’s “Not So Silent Night” Community Concert in Starnberg!
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Daniel: How Can We Live Faithfully in Babylonian Times?
Our next session of The Munich Bible Study on Zoom is off to a great start! We began last Wednesday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. with the book of Daniel. What wisdom and insights can we draw from Daniel regarding living in an increasingly hostile world? The study will teach us how we can live faithfully in Babylonian times. Professor George Barna, a leading expert in church and worldview trends, states that we’ve reached a place of “Christian invisibility in our culture.” It’s
Introducing SIC’s Rockstar Band Camp Live at Feierwerk!
Deer Park Avenue + SIC's Rockstar Dream Camp LIVE with special guest Mynd Palace! Family Event @ Feierwerk in Munich Friday, 6 September 2024 - Doors Open @ 7:00 p.m. Your friendly neighborhood Worship Team is introducing Starnberg International Church's new Rockstar Dream Camp LIVE and Deer Park Avenue will be releasing their new album. YOU are invited for a special preview! Bring a friend (or three!) to hear the new album!
And I Will Always Love You
Surprised at how fast a close friend, someone you trusted, or someone you’re convinced is the love of your life, changes almost overnight, and you never know why? I will never forget you. We’ll stay this way forever. Have you ever heard someone promise you’d be in their heart forever and ever? The world may end, but their love or friendship will last until the end of time. And it sounds pleasing to our ears when we hear such things. However, it takes
The Truth, the Whole Truth, And Nothing But Lies
Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. -Psalm 51:6 “Corrupt politicians, dishonest journalists and media outlets, broken social institutions, immoral religious leaders, unconstitutional government programs and policies, and more, have generated non-stop headlines highlighting the decadence of American society and the demise of the United States.” So George Barna concludes in a new study conducted recently. Although the study is about American society, the same can be said of many other parts of
A Bad Day?
So, you're having a bad day. A very bad day. No. You're having a bad, very long season in your life. Do you think that something horrible that happens to you could turn out to be something really good—or maybe not even really good, but one of the best things that ever happened to you? The apostle Paul thinks so. 1) In Romans 8, Paul says that God is at work in everything for good for those who love God and are called according to his
Defying Fear with Dr. Nancy Meyer on The Walk Podcast: Finding the Courage to Embrace Your True Value
Dr. Nancy Meyer is an extraordinary writer, speaker, licensed chiropractic physician, and an iron man triathlete. Her best-selling book Defying Fear: Finding the Courage to Embrace Your True Value isn't just a story—it's a beacon of hope for those navigating through the shadows of doubt and adversity. Through the captivating tale of Lila, a composite character born from the resilience of real women, Meyer masterfully intertwines personal experiences, biblical truths, and profound insights to illuminate the path to unwavering self-worth. This fictional story,
