The author reflects on Advent as an invitation rather than a command, contrasting their earlier beliefs about religious duties with a more profound understanding of God's nature. Advent represents a chance to receive gifts of Hope, Joy, Love, and Peace, emphasizing patience and personal readiness in accepting these invitations without fear of punishment.
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The Unconditional Love of God: A Christmas Reflection
For the last Advent theme, love, I can think of no better Christmas character than that of Jesus to focus on. His love for me… for all of us… remains unfathomable to me. In all my brokenness, I cannot comprehend offering my love to someone who knowingly hurts me, betrays me, abuses me, lies to… Continue reading The Unconditional Love of God: A Christmas Reflection
Advent of Hope: The Story of Elizabeth
Growing up Southern Baptist, I never understood advent. To be honest, it’s still something I wrestle with. I want it to mean something to me and feel guilty that it doesn’t. There seems to be a perpetual whisper that as a Christian, I’m missing out on something because it just doesn’t, but being honest, it’s… Continue reading Advent of Hope: The Story of Elizabeth
Disappointment
Disappointment. Maybe for you, it’s a perpetual feeling of being lost, frustrated, empty..but at the core it’s a constant feeling of overwhelming disappointment. Life doesn’t resemble anything like you had envisioned. Your marriage isn’t the close, happy one that others seem to experience. You trusted God; prayed to God-over and over and you heard nothing.… Continue reading Disappointment
Dangers of Distraction
In our 150+ day journey, I can tell you story after story how I felt God talk to me. Driving to and from the hospital I might hear a message I knew was just for me. Reading a passage in the Bible might lead to something jumping off the page that I hadn’t noticed before… Continue reading Dangers of Distraction
Rooted Leaders 