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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
WEEK ONE: HOPE IN THE DARKNESS The Glimmer of a Nightlight Psalm 27:1 (NRSV) The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? Night lights can be such… Continue Reading “Hope in the Darkness- Thursday, December 7th”
WEEK ONE: HOPE IN THE DARKNESS The Gleam of a Lighthouse Beacon Isaiah 43:1-2 (NRSV) But now thus says the Lord… Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I… Continue Reading “Hope in the Darkness- Wednesday, December 6th”
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!”
Simply Soul Searching 