The Advent Stand

Christmas looks a little different in one part of the world to another. In one place, snow covered trees, warming fireplaces, candlelight, and Yuletide cheer. In another, tall trees with a star on top stand against hot summer skies, cool shade and air conditioners are welcomed, long days a given, and refreshments sort. In all, … More The Advent Stand

Advent Gold

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, and yet it is also a season that seems increasingly commercialised by retailers, and accompanied by decorations that glitter, and packages that shine. For this reason it is difficult not to be cynical of the pressure to buy the bling, and perhaps the giving can be a … More Advent Gold

Advent Infocus

Looking beyond the Babe in the manger, we see a cross of sacrifice…now empty! For the promised Saviour came to us as the meek Lamb of God, to pay the price for the deathly weight of our sins, and then arose for nothing could hold Him down. This is our focus as we once again … More Advent Infocus

Advent Rest

Resting in the cool of the night, watching over their flocks, the shepherds who receive the angelic announcement of the birth of Christ seem to be a picture of the accompanying promise, “peace and goodwill toward men”. The crazy thing is that now as Christmas approaches our lives can seem anything but peaceful, and rested. … More Advent Rest

The Advent Watch

For thousands of years they watched and waited, knowing the Light is coming. And so we are called, for He comes again…but this time to remain. And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit … More The Advent Watch

Advent Promise

Since the dawn of time the sun has risen in the east, and set in the west, as a reminder of God’s mercy. For He promised that on earth as far apart east is from the west, by His love He will remove our sin from us ..and redeem us to Him. Even knowing our … More Advent Promise

Advent Joy

Looking past the bling of the baubles, lights, and all that sparkles in the shops at this time of the year, there is a message that brings great joy. This response is not just some passing emotion, it is the opening of a deep well within whose source is divine, and that ministers to our … More Advent Joy