Advent
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Rejoicing in the Darkness: The Light is Coming
We rejoice in the waiting by noticing Christ’s light at work now, even before certainty, clarity, or full understanding arrive.
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More Than a Sign: Seeing Jesus at Work
Advent invites us to notice God’s work among us—beyond signs and slogans—through real relationships, shared stories, and lived compassion.
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God Accomplishes Extraordinary Things with Ordinary People
God works through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Through the lives of Elizabeth, Zechariah, and Mary, we see their faith and readiness to boldly respond to God’s invitations. We are invited to pray for the Holy Spirit to help us see ordinary circumstances as opportunities for us to live our “yes” and for our…
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Preparing the Way: Forever Touched by Hope
We’re constantly in preparation mode for something. This time of year, the big focus is Christmas. The thing with preparation is this … you’re not just preparing for the event, but also for the impact of that event on the rest of your life. What is the impact of Christmas on the rest of your…
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Stepping into Hope
Thanksgiving and the season of Advent are powerful expressions of both joy and the very real struggles we all face. The presence of Jesus bring about confidence and a very real and enduring hope.
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Slow Your Roll – Advent
Life gets really busy … especially now as we prepare for Christmas! What’s up with that? We celebrate the Prince of Peace with chaos, the Lord of Life with what brings death, Emmanuel (God with us) with isolation and busyness? I’m part of a group where we are invited to slow our roll … to…
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Endings and Beginnings … Watching and Waiting
But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” ~ Psalm 31:14 Each and every day … each and every breath … every moment involves beginnings and endings. We all know that we are not guaranteed the next day or the next breath. That notion, if one dwells on it too long,…
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