Posts with the tag “advent”

It means that God's presence sits with me in the mess, the noise, and all of the overwhelming parts of my day. His peace doesn't erase any of the chaos but it allows me to be steady right in the middle of it.   Read More

My hope is that this book weaves together the past few Books of the Month in a meaningful way. I pray that we continue to grow together in our understanding of God’s Word and His plan for both our church and each of us individually.  Read More

Every joy. Every ache. Every longing points us to Him. When the decorations come down, He remains. Hope is not an emotion. Hope is a Person. Jesus is God with us. He is our belonging. He is our security. He is our Home.  Read More

Advent by Tish Harrison Warren is more than a seasonal read—it’s a call to live awake. It will help us name our longings honestly and hold them before the God who keeps promises. Whether you’ve been observing Advent your whole life or this is your first time, this book will draw you into the deep, quiet center of the season: hope.  Read More

Is there anything more counter-cultural than the season of Advent? While the world around us speeds up in the frenzy of holiday preparations, Advent invites us to slow down. As we are tempted to fill our days with distractions, Advent calls us to pause and face the deeper longings within us. In a world that often tries to numb our pain, Advent beckons us to stop and confront it honestly. As follow...  Read More