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Day 22 of Advent: A Favorite Worship Song…
One of the worship songs that impacted me most in my teens was “I Will Change Your Name” by D.J. Butler. Though it isn’t a Christmas song, it always palpably reminded me of the gift that Jesus brings to each and every one of us. It is a song that humbles me in its grace.…
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Day 21 of Advent: Finding and Making Grace in Our Home
Matthew 6:6 The Message (MSG) 6 “Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. Counting down…
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Day 20 of Advent: Getting Into the Spirit of Season
I have a confession to make. I love Christmas. I love the lights on the Christmas tree. I love the stockings hung from the chimney (or wherever you can hang ‘em) with care. I love buying gifts for those I love. I’ve made an effort to blend the traditions of my and my husband’s families…
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Day 19 of Advent: So Where is Peace?
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. In spite of all that is going on in our world and in…
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Day 18 of Advent: Lord of Light
Lord of time and hope, we are rushing headlong into the holidays to come. We look at our calendars and our day planners and wonder how we will get everything done in the time allotted to us before the “big Day” arrives. We begin to panic at the thought of projects still to be finished,…
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Day 17 of Advent: Finding Peace…
Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek but a means by which we arrive at that goal. – Martin Luther King, Jr At this point in time in Advent, we wanted to share songs of peace and love to inspire you. Prayer For Peace Among…
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Day 16 of Advent: Grace
How does one adequately define and contain this thing known as Grace? The word in speech calms and soothes; it brings with it hope and the promise of salvation. We know Grace when we see it, feel it, but what exactly is it? Grace is unearned we learn, given freely to those most undeserving. “Ask…
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Day 15 of Advent: St. Lucia Day
December 13th marks the traditional Scandinavian holiday of St. Lucia Day. It is a celebration of light in the darkest month of the year. Traditionally, the eldest girl in the family dresses in white with a crown of candles on her head. Songs are sung and coffee and pastries are served. Here is a short…
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Day 14 of Advent: When the Saints…
As we move towards Christmas, I often think of the people in my life who are now amongst the saints and angels above. Wonderful memories fill my soul…and some sadness that they will not be near me this holiday. When the Saints go Marching in has been a staple at New Orleans Funerals for…
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Day 13 of Advent: Sacred Spaces and Peaceful Places
Many years ago, I stumbled across a book called, The Spiritual Traveler New York City: The Guide to Sacred Spaces and Peaceful Places by Edward F. Bergman. At the time, I lived across the river in Hoboken, NJ and the thought of being a spiritual traveler in the city I love, NYC was really motivating. I…