We all have different ways of anticipating Christmas. Just the same, we all have varying levels of reverence, excitement, stress or even dread we feel in reaction to the Christmas build-up and pressurized hype everywhere around us. The challenge to find peace at Christmas is real! With all the To Do’s, we have to be intentional about recognizing God’s list…
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Anticipating Christmas and Unwrapping the Gift of Peace
Seeing God in the Colors of Advent
This look at understanding the Advent Candle Color Meaning includes the church’s reasons for including the pastel hues and compares it with modern color psychology to deepen your understanding. Each color is then beautifully paired with thematic scriptures for grounding and focus during the busy Christmas season. why Celebrate Advent? First off, if Advent is new to…
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Living Out The Promise of Christmas
We’re not yet to Thanksgiving and here I am chatting up the Promise of Christmas! But hold off on hitting the Back button. Because I am with you in fully and completely wanting to soak up the current moment. And while sprinkling about terms like “the promise of Christmas” this early may feel rushed, forced, and commercialized, I assure you…
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41 Affirmations for Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
In 1 Thessalonians, Paul tells us that giving thanks in all circumstances is more than a lofty goal. It is actually part of God’s will for our lives! Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The push for cultivating gratitude definitely comes in seasonal waves! Seeing that…
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Does Goodness Exist Without God?
Can there be good without God? Often I hear Christians saying, “There is no joy/peace/goodness apart from God.” and “I can’t imagine a life without God.” And I’m torn. I ache because I value my life with God so immensely. But I certainly can imagine, or more accurately, I can remember having a life apart from God. I know that…
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