1st Wednesday of Advent December 4, 2024 Abraham and Sarah Symbol=Starry sky What promises are we given? Our only promise is the unflagging love of God. Abraham and Sarah moved away from home, suffered abuse, and knew the pain of infertility. Have you had to uproot in any way, borne hardships, or felt the pain of disappointment? […]
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1st Tuesday of Advent December 3, 2024 Noah Symbol=Ark The sirens are blaring—a tornado is coming. The hurricane has intensified—you must evacuate now. A tsunami warning is issued—you must evacuate now. The fire jumped the break—you must evacuate now. The pathology report is dire—get your affairs in order now. When faced with death, in whatever form—lifestyle or
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1st Monday of Advent December 2, 2024 Adam and Eve. Symbol= Apples To desire knowledge and work toward gaining it are good and noble pursuits. But we must be careful about where we get our knowledge/information. Not all sources are equal or trustworthy. It is up to us to judge the validity of what we read or hear—what
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1st Sunday of Advent December 1, 2024 Creation. Symbol=Earth Terrifyingly cold and dark while relentlessly the ferocious roaring wind blew. Eternally vast was the nothingness, the lifelessness, the chaos. Yet, in an instant with a voice louder than the wind, goodness stronger than the cold, and love deeper than the darkness, God changed everything. God tamed the chaos
Dear followers, I am going to share a different type of Jesse Tree thought this year. These will not be for children. They are intended to be a bit hard hitting–a commentary on the state of the nation and world. I want us to wake up, get involved, and work to protect our democracy and
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Dec 25— A tiny helpless baby Our God in human form Eternal King and Savoir In poverty was born. Celebrate that wondrous story, His death and resurrection for our sin. We wait in joyful hope, For him to come again
Mary Dec 24— Gabriel stood before her In the quiet of her room Announcing God’s favor and His son to occupy her womb. She asked how this could happen. “Trust The Holy Spirit to bless.” With willingness born of deep faith She smiled and answered, Yes.
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Joseph Dec 23— The news was devastating Unfaithful his bride was shown. For she was carrying a child He knew not to be his own. In a dream the angel told him Take her into your home. Trusting in God, he did so, And raised God’s only son.
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John the Baptist Dec 22— A voice in the desert crying Like Elijah in days long gone. Make ready for the Lord. Be forgiven of your wrongs. He baptized in Jordan’s water, proclaiming the day is neigh, The sandals of who is coming, He’s not fit to even untie.
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Zachariah Dec 21— Elizabeth’s aged husband Burning incense in the Temple Had an angelic vision A message seemingly simple Yet Gabriel’s word he doubted Incurring the Angel’s wrath So silenced was his tongue Till the promise came to pass.
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