Category: Advent
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› Read more: The Maestro in the Manger
The Maestro in the Manger
Advent is about making space. Making space, first in our schedules, then in our souls that the Coming Christ may…
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› Read more: The Sprouting Stump
The Sprouting Stump
A glimpse into our Advent devotions: Fighting over who gets to light the candle, followed by the near burning of…
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› Read more: A Cradle for the Coming Christ
A Cradle for the Coming Christ
Even though my turkey is literally still thawing, Christmas trees are out and Christmas songs are playing on the radio.…
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› Read more: Tears in the Tinsel
Tears in the Tinsel
Trees are going up, lights are being hung, halls are being decked, cards are being sent. For most, the magic…
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› Read more: Favor & Fear: An Advent Devotion
Favor & Fear: An Advent Devotion
“Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”Luke 1:28. A teenager engaged to be married to a carpenter had…
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› Read more: His Coming, Our Going
His Coming, Our Going
I am a selfish gift-giver. I love to give gifts, so in that regard, my scouring stores (mostly Thrift stores;…
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› Read more: Strained Expectancy: An Advent Attitude
Strained Expectancy: An Advent Attitude
When it comes to decorations, I am a less-is-more-kind-of-girl. No blow-ups or outside Christmas light strands, no attic full of…