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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Yearly devotions for the Advent season
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”
Dear Friends, I am blessed to be writing Advent devotions for our new faith community, St. John United Methodist Church in Scott Depot, WV. If you would like to prepare your heart and renew your spirit as we await Jesus, our Light of the… Continue Reading “Advent Begins this Sunday!”
(A Definition Reflection for Christmas Day) PRESENT You are present. Existing. You have always been and always will be. You are present. Current. You are with us, in us, at this very moment. You are present. Attentive. You are listening, helping and always at… Continue Reading “(A Definition Reflection for Christmas Day)”
Thank you, Richard Rohr! Yesterday’s meditation is perfect for this week’s Love theme. “Brothers sisters, it’s not really what we do that matters; it’s the energy with which we do it.” https://cac.org/disciples-love-others-2016-12-20/
As we add symbols of love to our Advent wreath, we are reminded of one of the ways we may share our love with others- through our gift of hospitality. Jacob’s love was shown by his faithful persistence and determination in the work he… Continue Reading “Wednesday- Candle Lighting Devotional: The Love in Hospitality”
2. Love Shared with Difficult Ones Light the peace, hope and joy candles. Read Leviticus 19:18 Leviticus includes all of the commandments Moses presented to the Israelites. In this verse we read the commandment, “You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge… Continue Reading “Monday- Fourth Week of Advent”
The Fourth Week of Advent: LOVE As our final touch to the Advent wreath we will add our symbols of love: photos, hearts, Valentines, or any meaningful small items. We all have the love of God, and we share the love of God with others-… Continue Reading “Sunday- The Love Layer”
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