Advent Reflection: Joy
Advent is about the coming of Christ. The coming of Immanuel – God with Us. Because of Immanuel God with us: We have hope and peace. We can experience unconditional love. and have true joy.
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The Big Story Week 13: The Silence is Broken
Christmas is one of my favorite time of the year. I enjoy spending time with family and friends celebrating. Christmas is more that Christmas trees, Santa Claus and gifts. Christmas is the time we remember the best gift ever given — Jesus. Jesus came to bring healing, hope and forgiveness to humans. He came because God wanted to shows us how much he loves and cares for us.
Advent Reflection – Preparation
Cross posted to The Dee Zone. Christmas can be a busy time. There are decorations to put up, gifts to wrap and some event that always needs a sweet treat or other good made. Then there are event to attend and family to see. It can be so easy to get caught up in all…
The Big Story Week 12: God’s King
Last week we learned that the Israelites rejected God’s chosen leaders. Instead they wanted a king like all their neighbors. God gave them Saul. He was good looking and taller than others. He even came from an important family. He looked like a good king. However, Saul had a problem with pride and anger. He didn’t make wise decisions. Also, he didn’t listen to God. He wanted to do things his way and not God’s.
Reset & Reflection
Personally the past couple of years been hard. It has been a time of loss, stress and isolation. I am not alone. Most of us have experienced loss, isolation and anxiety. Our world is spinning out of control and fractured.