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Advent: Peace

And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD,in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be greatto the ends of the earth.And he shall be their peace. (Micah 5:4–5) The prophet Micah spoke of a great shepherd who wouldContinue reading “Advent: Peace”

Flashback Friday – Advent: Peace

Reflect on the peace of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the fourth Sunday of Advent.

Advent: Joy

For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. (Nehemiah 8:9b) The people sat in darkness—defeated, exiled, and in despair. Even when the Israelites were able to return to their homeland, the weight of their sin was too much to bear. They heard God’s law read aloud, but instead of itContinue reading “Advent: Joy”

Flashback Friday – Advent: Joy

Reflect on the joy of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the third Sunday of Advent.

Advent: Love

What if I told you there was someone who knew the worst things about you—all your thoughts, every word you’ve said, every bad thing you’ve done—and yet loved you anyway? The good news of Christmas is that there is someone like that. God sent this love to us in the gift of his Son, JesusContinue reading “Advent: Love”

Flashback Friday – Advent: Love

Reflect on the love of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the second Sunday of Advent.

Flashback Friday – Advent: Hope

Reflect on the hope of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the first Sunday of Advent.

Peace – Advent 2023

Joy – Advent 2023

Newborn babies always bring an unspeakable joy, a light behind the eyes, a glow of warmth to the heart of the one who holds them. Mary and Joseph no doubt felt this joy as they held their newborn son, Jesus. But the advent of Jesus brought a new understanding of joy. Joy is not onlyContinue reading “Joy – Advent 2023”

Love – Advent 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There’ll be holiday greetings and friends coming to call. It’s the time of year to throw around phrases like Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, to be of good cheer to every cashier and barista in sight. But what does it mean when we wish someone a MerryContinue reading “Love – Advent 2023”