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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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Embracing Mystery

Embracing Mystery
God is the answer. But God does not give all the answers. I used to think that since God is Truth my questions would be satisfied as I studied about Him. I have grown in my understanding of many things as I mature spiritually, but that which I don’t understand has increased even more. He…
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Affliction and Hope

Affliction and Hope
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Life is hard and we go through all kinds of things that aren’t as they should be. Jesus tells us that we will experience…
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Tomorrow … and the next

Tomorrow … and the next
When you look ahead, whether it’s to a new year, decade or a new day, are you anxious? Or are you hopeful? Our feelings come and go based on what we believe the future may hold. We are influenced by our current situation as well as our past experiences. So let’s hold on to what…
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