I’m pretty sure Mary did not have in mind to give birth to the Savior of the world in a dirty, dusty stable miles from home, but babies come when they are ready—or in this case, when God ordained that “the days were accomplished that she should be delivered” (Luke 2:6 KJV). She obediently followedContinueContinue reading “Advent Week 4—LOVE”
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Advent Week 3–Joy
“Joy to the world, the Lord has come!” What better news has ever been declared than this—that the Savior of the world has already come? The shepherds were first in a long line of people who joyfully shared the good news of the coming of the Messiah. The angels, God’s glorious and special messengers, firstContinueContinue reading “Advent Week 3–Joy”
Advent Week 2–Peace & Preparation
When my kids were small, their father would take them to the mall (or WalMart) to buy me a gift for Christmas and my birthday, which are two days apart. They would be so excited to wrap their gifts and place them under the tree—almost as excited as they were about shaking and squeezing allContinueContinue reading “Advent Week 2–Peace & Preparation”
Advent Week 1–HOPE
Advent Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Hope has lost the original weight of its meaning. Now we say things like, “I hope it doesn’t rain again this weekend.” But in biblical times, hope held a much deeper significance. It means “joyful and confidentContinueContinue reading “Advent Week 1–HOPE”
Bethany LaShell 