• Advent 3.7: Peace of Heaven

    Light all three purple candles. Read: Revelation 21:1-4 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their…

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  • Thoughts on 35

    Thoughts on 35

    Time to blow the trumpet once again, folks! Yours truly has turned 35. And once again I find my feelings quite conflicted. Just realized when I was taking my morning shower that 35 is halfway to 70. Had to laugh. Then cry…. (not!) Ever wonder how you get so old? I never thought I’d be…

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  • Advent 3.6: Peace Through Life’s Storms

    Light all three purple candles. Read: Philippians 4:6-9 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble,…

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  • Advent 3.5: Peace With Man

    Light all three purple candles. Read: Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” —– The subject of peace comes up frequently around Christmastime. And often the message of the angels in Luke 2 is taken as a call for men and women to…

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