by Chris | Dec 23, 2018 | Advent
Like for an Amazon package, we wait. Only now we wait for a tiny package with big implications. We wait for the babe who will one day grow up and change the world–no, not merely change the world, but SAVE the world! In my self-centric world, He started the change with...
by Chris | Dec 16, 2018 | Advent
On the third week of Advent, we honor the patriarchs: Who are Patriarchs? The Bible gives us many patriarchs of our faith in the Old Testament, but for the purpose of Advent, we will highlight just two in the New Testament. And it may not be who you first think of:...
by Chris | Dec 10, 2018 | Advent, Christian families, Christian Life, Christian Living, Christmas
Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah was just one of the prophets that foretold of Jesus’ birth. But so many of them waited patiently and foretold of...
by Chris | Dec 2, 2018 | Advent, Christian families, Christian Life, Christian Living, Christmas
Advent is a season of waiting. Expectantly. With hope. For our Messiah to return. It is a four-week period before Christmas where we allow ourselves the time and grace to reflect on the tiny miracles that create the fabric of our lives so we can express our gratitude...
by Chris | Dec 1, 2018 | Advent, Generations, Uncategorized
Advent Prayer Master of both light and the darkness, Send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We, who have so much to do, seek quiet spaces To hear Your voice each day. We, who are anxious over many things Look forward to your coming among us. We,...
by Chris | Nov 23, 2016 | Advent
All the elements of Advent have a meaning. The evergreen wreath symbolizes the unending love of our Heavenly Father. Purple is the primary color of advent and it symbolizes repentance and fasting, royalty, the sovereignty of Christ and the anticipation of the coming...
