Ever-creating God, I praise you for the gift of this world. Every branch on every tree stands as a witness to your power. They are strong yet, able to bend so that they can dance with the wind. I marvel at the beauty of each limb that stretches to find its own way to the [...]
Gracious God, we are filled with the hope of Christmas. There have been so many fulfilled promises in the past but we are mindful that we still await your coming. Every hymn prepares us to receive Christ more fully into our lives. Each scripture about his birth reminds us of the sacrifice made to save [...]
God of all our days, be with us as Christmas draws near. Calm our hearts and guide them to focus on your coming. Let us rejoice for the gift of your presence. We celebrate your birth long ago with much joy in our hearts. But we also await your return with hope for a day [...]
Advent Devotion - Seek 1 Chronicles 16:11 states “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually”. During the advent season, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the busyness. If your family is like ours, we have been running around performing/attending concerts, doing our Christmas shopping, watching Christmas movies, and putting up our [...]
Advent Devotion - Love During this Advent season, as we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus, I can’t help but think back to the anticipation and excitement that surrounded my every thought as Jacob and I prepared for our Christian to arrive just a little over a year ago. With each day, as [...]
Advent Devotion - Joy Gentleness To All: Experience JOY Through the Celebration of Christmas As we approach Christmas, what does it mean? Sometimes our behavior takes over and we may become frustrated with schedules, events, and family celebrations; panic may overtake our emotions; and, we may have regrets about things in the past. Why not [...]
God of night and day, be with us as we journey this Advent. Teach us to linger awhile in your presence, as we long to celebrate your coming. The world around us is moving so fast but you call us to quietly walk in wonder. Captured by the generosity of your love, we wait with [...]
Advent Devotion - Peace Romans 12:18 – “if it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” In this complex world we live in today where it is hard, on any given day, to find peaceful times while watching the news or hearing stories of others [...]
Gracious One, be with me this Advent as I wait. Waiting is hard, because it holds so much uncertainty. During this season, guide my thoughts so I am free to hear you. Guard my words, so they are worthy of your hearing. Lord, there is so much that is unknown in the world. There is [...]
Advent Devotion - HOPE As we move into this Advent season, we are all hoping for things. We hope we will be able to see family for Christmas, we hope for a great new year, or we hope for a snowy Christmas. These are all good things to wish for but it is important to [...]
