Advent Devotion: Christmas 2022

Sunday, December 25 Now, Behold the Lamb by Kirk Franklin and the Family Listen to this song and reflect on its lyrics. Chorus Now behold the Lamb the Precious Lamb of God Born into sin that I may live again The Precious Lamb of God Repeat Holy is the Lamb The...

Advent Devotion: December 24, 2022

Saturday, December 24 José y Maria by Everett Patterson Take some time to consider this image. Imagine Mary and Joseph’s experience. Connect the dots between their experience and others who are in similar circumstances today–unexpected pregnancy, an oppressive...

Advent Devotion: December 23, 2022

Friday, December 23 A Prayer adapted from a Christmas Meditation by Christine C. Robinson Pray this prayer on your own or with loved ones today. God of the Heavens and Earth, We join our hearts and minds with those around the world who celebrate today. Open our hearts...

Advent Devotion: December 22, 2022

Thursday, December 22 An excerpt from Mary, the Magnificat, and an Unsentimental Advent by Rachel Held Evans Read Luke 1:46-55 followed by this reflection. It’s an unconventional birth announcement. Defiant. Prophetic. Unsentimental. We like to paint Mary in the...