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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
WEEK TWO: LOVE AS DAWN DRAWS NEAR The Glow of a Fireplace John 13:35 (NRSV) By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. A Danish practice called “Hygge” (pronounced hoo-gha) is becoming popular here and around the world. The… Continue Reading “Love as Dawn Draws Near- Monday, December 11th”
LOVE GLOWS AS DAWN DRAWS NEAR: WELCOMING WITH LOVE Scripture for the Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8 Our scripture readings for this Sunday speak of the promise and the assurance of God’s love. Isaiah assures the… Continue Reading “The Second Sunday of Advent, December 10th”
WEEK ONE: HOPE IN THE DARKNESS The Glimmer of Starlight Psalm 19:1 (NRSV) The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. The last time we visited Jim’s boyhood home in Little Mountain, we stood outside and gazed at… Continue Reading “Hope in the Darkness- Friday, December 8th”
WEEK ONE: HOPE IN THE DARKNESS The Glimmer of a Nightlight Psalm 27:1 (NRSV) The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? Night lights can be such… Continue Reading “Hope in the Darkness- Thursday, December 7th”
WEEK ONE: HOPE IN THE DARKNESS The Gleam of a Lighthouse Beacon Isaiah 43:1-2 (NRSV) But now thus says the Lord… Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I… Continue Reading “Hope in the Darkness- Wednesday, December 6th”
WEEK ONE: HOPE IN THE DARKNESS THE GLEAM OF A LANTERN Psalm 119:105 (NRSV) Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Those of us who have camped outdoors at night can appreciate the power of a ‘lamp for our… Continue Reading “Hope in the Darkness- Tuesday, December 5th”
WEEK ONE: HOPE IN THE DARKNESS THE GLIMMER OF A CANDLE Psalm 62:5 (NRSV) For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. A few Sundays ago Pastor Mike explained that the lighted Christ candle in our worship space is a symbol… Continue Reading “Hope in the Darkness- Monday, December 4th”
HOPE GLIMMERS IN THE DARKNESS: WAITING WITH HOPE Scripture for the First Sunday in Advent Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37 All of today’s scripture verses include pleas for help- “Oh, that you would tear open the heavens and come down”… Continue Reading “The First Sunday of Advent, December 3rd”
John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” When I mentioned to Pastor Michael my idea of writing Advent devotions around a variety… Continue Reading “ADVENT: Watching for the Dawn of Light- Introduction”
Simply Soul Searching 