Category: A Season to Sense; A Season to Shine 2021

5. CLING FAITHFULLY TO HOPE

Friday, December 3rd(HANDS) Because your steadfast love is better than life,    my lips will praise you…for you have been my help,    and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.My soul clings to you;    your right hand upholds me. ~ Psalm 63:3,7-8 (NRSV) Do not… Continue Reading “5. CLING FAITHFULLY TO HOPE”

4. BREATHE DEEPLY OF HOPE

Thursday, December 2nd(NOSE) Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being. ~ Genesis 2:7 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has… Continue Reading “4. BREATHE DEEPLY OF HOPE”

3. SPEAK ENCOURAGINGLY OF HOPE

Wednesday, December 1st(MOUTH) Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. ~ Ephesians 4:29 Therefore encourage one another and build up… Continue Reading “3. SPEAK ENCOURAGINGLY OF HOPE”

2. LISTEN QUIETLY FOR HOPE

Tuesday, November 30th(EARS) The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still confined in the court of the guard: Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it—the Lord is his name: Call to me and I will answer you, and… Continue Reading “2. LISTEN QUIETLY FOR HOPE”

1. WATCH ATTENTIVELY FOR HOPE

Monday, November 29th (EYES) Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. … Continue Reading “1. WATCH ATTENTIVELY FOR HOPE”

WEEK ONE: BEACONS OF ADVENT HOPE

Sunday, November 28th Light the first candle of Hope. Our soul waits for the Lord;    he is our help and shield.Our heart is glad in him,    because we trust in his holy name.Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us,    even as we hope in you.~ Psalm 33:20-22… Continue Reading “WEEK ONE: BEACONS OF ADVENT HOPE”

A SEASON TO SENSE, A SEASON TO SHINE (ADVENT REFLECTIONS 2021)

This year’s Advent Reflections will be an opportunity for us to seek and experience more of the presence of Christ through our physical senses (eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and hands). Each weekday, we will reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that God… Continue Reading “A SEASON TO SENSE, A SEASON TO SHINE (ADVENT REFLECTIONS 2021)”