Joyful Strains from an Angelic Choir
The Advent candle of Joy glows around the dinner table. We recall that the announcement of the birth of the long-awaited Messiah was made to ordinary people.
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Seeking the Prince of Peace–Second Week in Advent
Gathered around our Advent wreath, we light the candle representing Peace. Two candles glow while we reflect on this week’s meaning.
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A Time of Waiting
One candle glows in the evening twilight enfolding families in its serenity. Eyes wide, children breathe in the Hope held in this moment as the season of Advent carries them on a sacred journey commemorating the birth of Christ.
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Allowing God to Be Our All in All
Cynthia Heald, best-selling author and guest speaker speaks about the all-sufficient God.
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Gathering Together Again
With great anticipation, we packed our suitcases, hired our dog’s favorite sitter, and planned our long-awaited weekend away in California to celebrate with family. For the most part, we had not seen the family since Christmas of 2019–just before the pandemic hit. This gathering would draw us together for the first time in more than a year and a half.
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Summertime is for Friends
By the time we had two boys, we had just moved to Arizona–all beach, no water–in the middle of summer. Suddenly, summer wasn’t so fun anymore. We landed in 106-degree heat. And no pool in the backyard yet. But friends again came to our rescue from our home state
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Steadfast–My Focus for the Year
“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.” Psalm 57: 7 (NIV)
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