How did you do with the journaling and prayer prompts yesterday? Did you love it? Did you not love it but did them anyway? I hope so! Thank you for humoring me. :) Seriously, there is something to be said for using more than one of our senses (using our eyes and our hands) to interact with Scripture as we take time and effort to write out God’s Word. Let’s jump in today…this is a heavy one so get ready. Today’s Scripture reading: Genesis 3: 14-15 **From THE VOICE translation Advent Reading*** God (to the serpent): What you have done carries great … Continue Reading »»
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Bold Declarations. During this Advent may we be bold. May we declare God’s Awe and Wonder at every turn of our day. Something in me excites at the idea that I know what I believe. But, am I willing to boldly declare it? ~Declare it in my personal journal for my eyes (and Jesus!) to see. ~Declare it in my deep thoughts. The thoughts that drive my attitude and demeanor towards others. ~Declare it in my heart. The place, the root, where outpouring of faith begins. ~Declare it with my spoken words. This is tough. What will people think when … Continue Reading »»
I want this year to be different. I want to stay out of the rut of all the coming and going and buying and fretting that comes with the commercialized Christmas. I want to peel back the layers of familiarity of the season, the familiar carols, the familiar food, the familiar traditions and seek the AWE and Wonder of the Advent –– the coming–– of our savior Jesus. All of this familiar is a good thing. Yes. But what is not good is when we let it become routine instead of worship. Join me today on our Advent Awe and … Continue Reading »»