14 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in theContinue reading “Advent — Righteousness and Justice”
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Advent is Coming
Our hearts are being prepared for Advent. December 2 is the first Sunday. You can follow along in daily Advent readings HERE. I also have a separate Advent 2012 tab on this blog where I will post my Advent thoughts. This is a season of longing. Our focus this year is the longing for Christ’sContinue reading “Advent is Coming”
Being the Consumer Rather than the Producer
We successfully ventured out strategically yesterday on Black Friday. We targeted very specific needs: Tree, lights, a few grocery items. We hit stores that weren’t busy. Even when we ventured out a second time (cell phone, speakers) we found quiet little places. Whew. We go crazy on this stuff. Everyone has their strategy for BlackContinue reading “Being the Consumer Rather than the Producer”
Prepare the Way
Reflecting on Matthew 3 for his Advent message in 1928, Dietrich Bonhoeffer said this: We have become so accustomed to the idea of divine love and of God’s coming at Christmas that we no longer feel the shiver of fear that God’s coming should arouse in us… The coming of God is truly not onlyContinue reading “Prepare the Way”