Christmastime, even for many non-Christians, is a time of giving and receiving and being together as family. And while this is true for many, sadly the opposite also occurs, with family rifts and the pain of brokenness seemingly re-ignited. COVID-19 seems to have provided the opportunity to refocus on home, but even this seems fleeting … More Advent II – Day 7 (Hearts turning)
Wisdom often looks like waiting, but that can be an illusion. For the wisdom we need is not based on quiet patience, and studied learning, but rather received from heaven, filling us with revelations by the Holy Spirit. Waiting for the return of Christ does not come by human effort, that is unsustainable, rather it … More Advent II – Day 6 (Wisdom)
Transfixing, that is one word for them. Those intriguing structures in the sky, drawing our attention heavenward the clouds can bring inspiration, delight, and even awe as we see nature at its most awesome. And of course, with a little rain and sunshine, the clouds become the backdrop for the promise rainbows, where we remember … More Advent II – Day 5 (Clouds)
In more ways than one, Advent is a great reminder of the all-knowing but surprising character of God. However, this time of year not only reminds us of Christ’s first advent, when He (surprisingly) first visited us, coming in the form of a babe, but also His second advent, when He comes as the triumphant … More Advent II – Day 3 (Hope eternal)
“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Matthew 24:44) Our Father in Heaven, and our Lord Jesus, clearly likes to surprise us. Well at the very least when it comes to His ways, particularly the one of Christ’s advent. However, it would seem … More Advent II – Day 2 (He will arise)
ADVENT (noun): (1) The period beginning four Sundays before Christmas (2) The coming of Christ at the incarnation (3) Second Coming History and etymology: Medieval Latin: Adventus – meaning arrival, appearance ‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse’….so goes the first few lines … More Advent II – Day 1 (Adventus)
Jesus says,…..”But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold … More Amazing love
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And truly if they had called to mind that … More Heavenly focussed
Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. I must work … More The miracle of sight
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy … More Clouds of Light
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