As I’ve been preparing these Advent devotions in advance, I’ve tried to follow an outline. My original plan was to spend the first full week of my devotions on the idea of Hope. After all, hope is traditionally the theme for the first week of Advent. But as I’ve been studying and researching, it is… Continue reading A Look At Micah 7
Tag: Spirituality
Is There Any Hope?
In December of 1927, the USS S-4, a navy submarine, was accidentally rammed by a ship and quickly sank. The entire crew was trapped in what was quickly becoming their watery grave off the coast of Massachusetts. Severe weather hampered rescue efforts for several days until a diver reached the hull and could hear a… Continue reading Is There Any Hope?
What Is Advent?
As we kick off sharing the next 4 weeks together, I think it’s only fitting that we start by asking and answering a simple question: What is Advent? I grew up in a faith tradition that wasn’t particularly “liturgical”, meaning we didn’t follow a set calendar in Church for readings or ceremonies. We did Communion… Continue reading What Is Advent?
Daily Advent Devotions Coming This Sunday!
Hey friends! Starting this Sunday, November 27th, I’ll be publishing daily devotions for the season of Advent! Make sure you subscribe and you’ll get them sent directly to your inbox, perfectly timed for your morning cup of coffee.
Reflecting The Night Before the Midterms
Across the USA tomorrow, millions of people will vote in the midterm elections. And boy, I’ve heard some crazy stuff this cycle. Much of it is just regurgitated talking points from cable news or worse, some debunked lie that fits in with someone’s world view. Elections are important. But sometimes we lose sight of what… Continue reading Reflecting The Night Before the Midterms
