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Hope of Advent

Hope of Advent
"The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come." ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer Things are not as they should be. There is darkness in our world as well as our hearts. The greater my…
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Feel It

Feel It
Our Bible records some tragic events – wars, betrayal, loss of loved ones, illness – all things we experience today. When we read and remember that these are real people, we can empathize with those shared sufferings. We can relate to the emotions they must have felt; sadness, anger, and grief. Sometimes others tell us…
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In Person

In Person
In this pandemic season, we are fortunate to have technology at our fingertips. We can zoom meetings, family gatherings, and even social game nights. It’s a nice alternative, but it’s still an alternative. For special moments – whether celebrations or times of distress – we hunger for the real deal. There is no substitute for…
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He is come!

He is come!
He is come indeed! We usually revel in a similar greeting of praise on resurrection morning when we proclaim Jesus risen, risen indeed. It’s a cry of wonder and joy. I shouldn’t have any less awe and surprise that He took on a tent of flesh to walk among us. He emptied Himself and took…
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