Last Christmas, I wrote another type of Christmas Carol Devotional centered on the Songs of Zechariah and Mary as they rejoiced in the Promise of Christmas. Throughout this writing process, the most well-known portions of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” ran through my head “o’er and o’er”. Christmas Worship I’ve always enjoyed traditional Christmas hymns but it was within that…
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Christmas Carol Devotional (with Affirmations for the Holidays!)
Seeing God in the Colors of Advent
This look at Advent Color Meaning includes the church’s reasons for including the pastel hues and compares it with modern color psychology to deepen our 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 you and you’re…
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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 fully and completely in 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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