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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Yearly devotions for the Advent season
Friday, December 13th One morning while journaling early in November, I had a sudden revelation: I am a different person now. Feelings of resignation and apathy overwhelmed me, as I questioned my usual ways of living, and as I wondered if I had made… Continue Reading “8. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE THROUGH DARKNESS”
Wednesday, December 11th I once believed that anger was wrong, a shortcoming from not having the inner peace of Christ. Most likely this stems from the ways we sometimes observe anger being exhibited in life. We see anger displayed through temper tantrums, hurtful words,… Continue Reading “7. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE OVER ANGER”
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”
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”
FRIDAY, CHRISTMAS WEEK: LOVE As we close our Preparing Room series, I thank you for your presence and for your kind words and prayers along the way. I hope that you had a blessed Christmas, and that goodness will shine upon you in the… Continue Reading “NURTURE OUR HEARTS IN LOVE: REST AND REFRESH”
WEDNESDAY, CHRISTMAS WEEK: LOVE How will we work with Jesus to furnish our heart-rooms with more Love? Will he help us find more time for serving, more patience for caring, more generosity for sharing, more awareness for acting? Do you envision an open door… Continue Reading “NURTURE OUR HEARTS IN LOVE: FURNISH”
Simply Soul Searching 