Category Archives: Advent

Advent: The Christ Candle

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

*A week or so late, but I wanted to post.* Over the past four weeks, we have been in the season of Advent. Advent is not a countdown to Christmas, but a season of waiting, expectation, and self-examination as we … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Advent: Peace

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

Through our Advent Journey, we have practiced a rhythm of watching and waiting by looking at God’s faithfulness, God’s love, and the joy that God brings us. This morning we light the fourth candle, the Candle of Peace. Our scripture … Continue reading →

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Joy- The Third Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

(A brief reading I wrote for worship this past Sunday as we lit the third Advent Candle) Advent Week 3: Joy  On the first week of Advent, we lit the candle of Faith as we put our trust in God … Continue reading →

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LOVE: Week Two of Advent

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

We are in the second week of Advent. Last week, we lit the candle of Hope as we heard that Jesus’ return brings us hope in the midst of despair. This morning, we hear from the prophet Malachi: “I will … Continue reading →

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Vintage Christmas: Lessons from a Cubs Fan

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

The Chicago Cubs last won the World Series in 1908 and did not win again until 2016- a period of 108 years. As a baseball fan there is the attitude of “wait until next year” with the hope that next … Continue reading →

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Vintage Christmas: Sharing the Joy of Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

I love the Youtube video of the N64 Kids. The brother and sister are overflowing with joy as they received an N64 for Christmas. They rejoiced over this gift. If you have ever given a gift, this is one of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Christmas: Making Preparations

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

Christmas is just a few weeks away now. I am sure that you’re in the thick of preparations. We began our preparations a few weeks ago by putting up our Christmas lights before Thanksgiving. It was warm and I didn’t … Continue reading →

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