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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Devotional thoughts for the Advent season
WEDNESDAY, WEEK TWO: PEACE Once again, we come to the creative step of preparing our hearts for more of the Peace of Christ. How might we furnish our rooms with peaceful comfort? We may envision more pillows and blankets, mugs of hot cocoa, peaceful… Continue Reading “COMFORT OUR HEARTS WITH PEACE: FURNISH”
MONDAY, WEEK TWO: PEACE Now that we have decluttered, let’s rearrange our rooms and our priorities to nurture the tenderness and comfort of the Peace of God in Christ. How do you envision your room of Peace? Would you have a space for writing,… Continue Reading “COMFORT OUR HEARTS WITH PEACE: REARRANGE”
SUNDAY, WEEK TWO: PEACE As we prepare our rooms to foster more Peace this week, let’s begin by removing the clutter that detracts from it. The Peace of Christ comes to give us freedom from disturbance–freedom from worry, fear, doubt, weariness, demands, interruptions, and… Continue Reading “COMFORT OUR HEARTS WITH PEACE: DECLUTTER”
FRIDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE As we close out our week of Advent Hope, let’s rest and refresh our spirits by revisiting young Mary’s song of hope, sung early in her pregnancy: And Mary said,My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REST AND REFRESH”
WEDNESDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE This step is a fun and creative task for me–adding the finishing touches to a room. As you envision your heart-room filled with the Hope of Christ, what would you add or include? Do you think of a sprouting tulip… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: FURNISH”
MONDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE Today’s task is to brighten our room by letting in more light. In what ways might you bring more light of Hope into your heart-room? Would you set a reading lamp near a comfy chair with a good book nearby?… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REARRANGE”
SUNDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE God’s love revealed through Jesus remains with us on this earthly journey, giving us hope amid all of life’s joys and trials. Hope is the faith that we are beloved by God, who can lighten our days, illuminate our paths,… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: DECLUTTER”
In these past months, we were blessed with visits from dear friends and family members, and I found a special delight as I prepared our spare bedroom for their overnight stays. While I cleaned and dusted, changed the bedding, set out towels, provided extra… Continue Reading “PREPARING ROOM–ADVENT 2023 (INTRODUCTION)”
THE GIFTS OF JESUS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIVES(Sunday, December 25th) Present: something presented; gift; something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation Presence: one that is present; something present of a visible or concrete nature; something (such as a spirit)… Continue Reading “CHRISTMAS DAY: FROM PRESENTS TO PRESENCE”
(Saturday, December 24th) Tenderhearted: easily moved to love, pity, or sorrow; compassionate, impressionable I enjoyed my grandsons’ winter concert earlier this month, and as always, was impressed by the musical talents of the high school band. But my favorite piece was a medley of… Continue Reading “TENDERHEARTED: A CHRISTMAS EVE REFLECTION”
Simply Soul Searching 