The excitement of Christmas is here. But are we excited about the right things, for the right reasons? Why did Jesus come to us? What gifts does Jesus give us that we need to share with others? Rev. Steve Petty explores these questions in two devotions for Christmas Eve or Day. Here are some presents …
When we finally get to week 4 of Advent we are just a few days from Christmas. The excitement of getting and giving presents sometimes diverts our attention away from the true meaning of the Season. Emily Bredthauer reminds us that the gift that matters is the love behind the gift. God’s love is behind …
The theme of the third week of Advent is Joy. We may feel that these are impossible times in which to find Joy. Consider the Joy of Mary, an unwed mother, afraid that her fiancé will abandon her, dark days indeed. Yet Mary’s heart soars with the news that God is with her – pure …
The theme of the second Sunday in Advent is Love. God’s love for us and our love of God. God’s love can uplift us and strengthen us. Whereas our love of God defines who we are and whose we are. Rev. David Petty amplifies those themes in this week’s Advent Devotional.
You may have noticed that 2020 is not a normal year. So many things have changed as we haveadapted to the requirements of our living through a pandemic. Yet, the calendar just keeps rollingthrough the days, weeks and months. Halloween and Thanksgiving required different ways ofthinking. Advent and Christmas will be here soon and while …