Like biblical and historic figures, we are on a journey. Without hope, we would be lost.
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Embracing Love: Lessons from Advent
And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ,
Embracing Eternal Joy: Faith and the Christmas Story
The third week of Advent brings the focus on joy. The pink candle represents joy the shepherds experienced when angels announced our Saviors birth. But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been bornContinue reading “Embracing Eternal Joy: Faith and the Christmas Story”
Embracing Peace in This Advent Season
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Week two of Advent brings the focus on peace. If you are lighting Advent candles, you will light the purple Bethlehem candle. It signifies peace, preparation, andContinue reading “Embracing Peace in This Advent Season”
Embracing Hope This Advent Season
That hope is Jesus. The gift is eternal life. And it is free.
What Are You Doing to Prepare for Advent?
I celebrated Christmas. It was a meaningful time of celebrating Christ’s birth with family and friends. I love the music, the time sitting in my home with just the fireplace and the Christmas tree to light and give warmth. But the idea of “preparing for Advent” escaped me.
