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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Photo by Alex Block on Unsplash Monday, December 9th Some of my favorite posts on Instagram are the tender videos that show children coming on stage with their classmates, preparing to sing before a crowded auditorium. A few nervously scan the audience, searching for parents or other… Continue Reading “6. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE BEYOND COMMOTION”
Sunday, December 8th (As we reflect on our peace in Christ this week, I plan to allow for small pauses throughout my day to think of Jesus as my peaceful presence.) This week, what does it mean for us to find our Peace in… Continue Reading “5. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE IN CHRIST”
Friday, December 6th “No matter how tall the mountain is, it cannot hide the sun.” (Chinese proverb) When the angel announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus (in the biblical story of Luke), Mary could not know what the future would… Continue Reading “4. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE WITH PERSEVERANCE”
“Heaven is a house with porch lights.” ~ Ray Bradbury Wednesday, December 4th This season, I know that many of us need the hope of God in Christ to lessen our feelings of despair. As I reflected on my own despair, I found an… Continue Reading “3. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE AGAINST DESPAIR”
Monday, December 2nd I often wonder—sometimes worry—what the future might bring. There is an ever-present, underlying uncertainty to life, isn’t there? No one knows what tomorrow will hold for us. We may enjoy good fortune or learn upsetting news… achieve a goal or face… Continue Reading “2. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE AMID UNCERTAINTY”
Sunday, December 1st (You may appreciate having a small practice to serve as a daily reminder in this Advent time. As we reflect on our hope in Christ this week, I plan to light a candle and remember Jesus as our light of hope.)… Continue Reading “1. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE IN CHRIST”
As I began to prepare my Advent reflections for this year, it was difficult to find an inspirational theme. I struggled to write anything of significance amid election outcomes and personal heartaches, along with life’s regular responsibilities and unexpected interruptions. I prayerfully questioned how… Continue Reading “AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: INTRODUCTION”
Simply Soul Searching 