Advent Devotion: December 20, 2022

Tuesday, December 20 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day by by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1864 Listen to the song and reflect on them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js7P2N2RVRk I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet...

Advent Devotion: December 19, 2022

Monday, December 19 A Prayer for the Broken-Hearted at Christmas by Sarah Bessey Take some time to pray this prayer. I pray for endurance in your heart and in your mind and in your soul and in your strength, I pray for perseverance beyond what you think you can bear....

Advent Devotion: December 18, 2022

“A Tissue for No Tears” by Dahlia Elsayed & Andrew Haik Demirjian Thinking of the future can be anxiety-inducing. After living through a global pandemic, it is understandable that we might look to the future with some trepidation. This is why I was so struck when...

Advent Devotion: December 17, 2022

Saturday, December 17 Preparing a Space by Jan Richardson See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you. – Matthew 11:10 Take some time to center yourself today. Find a quiet spot. Light a candle if you have one near. Breathe in and...

Advent Devotion: December 16, 2022

Friday, December 16 Descending Theology: Christ Human by Mary Karr Read this poem and take some time to imagine the image that the poet paints with her words. Such a short voyage for a god, and you arrived in animal form so as not to scorch us with your glory. Your...