Posts with the tag “advent”

While John was in prison, he heard about the works the Messiah was performing, and sent a message by way of his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you ‘The One who is to come’ or do we look for another?” In...  Read More

May the God of hope fill you with such peace and joy in your faith, that you may be filled with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Today we continue sitting with MaryAnn McKibben Dana’...  Read More

May the God of hope fill you with such peace and joy in your faith, that you may be filled with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Today we begin sitting with MaryAnn McKibben Dana’s l...  Read More

"Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to t...  Read More

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his* disciples and said to him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’Matthew 1:2-3 When Faith Feels Hea...  Read More

When Zechariah saw them, he was terrified; and fear overwhelmed him. But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard.Luke 1:12-13 God Meets Us in the TremblingA...  Read More

Rejoice in hope; be patient under trial; persevere in prayer.Romans 12:12 What Hope Is Not, Part 2Today we continue cleaning out the spiritual toolbox — naming what isn’t hope so we can recognize the ...  Read More

Rejoice in hope; be patient under trial; persevere in prayer.Romans 12:12 What Hope Is Not, Part 1This Advent, many of us are naming what we’re afraid to hope for. As we said on Sunday, fear is not fa...  Read More

"Optimism and hope are not the same. Optimism is the belief that the world is changing for the better; hope is the belief that, together, we can make the world better."Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Hope That W...  Read More

In the days of the ruler Herod, there was a priest named Zechariah...Zechariah was deeply disturbed...and was overcome with fear. Luke 1:5, 13 (selected) Fear As InformationWhen we look at the world J...  Read More

ScriptureBut I called your Name, O God,from the depths of the pit.You heard me call: “Don’t close your earswhen I cry for mercy!”You came to me when I called.“Fear not!” you said.Lamentation 3:55-57 S...  Read More

Read Luke 1:46-55  (NRSV, The Message) Contours of Mary's Dream | Lauren Wright Pittman These daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the challenges four years later are slight...  Read More

These daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the challenges four years later are slightly different, the need for those who dream remains the same. These devotionals are © 202...  Read More

These daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the challenges four years later are slightly different, the need for those who dream remains the same. These devotionals are © 202...  Read More

These daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the challenges four years later are slightly different, the need for those who dream remains the same. These devotionals are © 202...  Read More

"The Flower Fades" by Hannah Garrity  | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org Read Isaiah 40:1-11 (NRSV,  The Message)These daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the chall...  Read More

"Prepare a World" by Lauren Wright Pittman  | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org Read Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (NRSV, The Message)These daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While ...  Read More

Read Mark 1:1-8 (NRSV, The Message)These daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the challenges four years later are slightly different, the need for those who dream remains th...  Read More

"Spark of Divinity" by Hannah Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.orgThese daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the challenges four years later are slightly diffe...  Read More

"Spark of Divinity" by Hannah Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.orgThese daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the challenges four years later are slightly diffe...  Read More

Reading: Isaiah 64:1-19 (NRSV, The Message) "Tear Open the Heavens" by Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.orgThese daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. W...  Read More

Reading: Mark 13:24-37 (NRSV, The Message) "Divine Spark" by Hannah Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.orgThese daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the challeng...  Read More

Reading: Mark 13:24-37 (NRSV, The Message) These daily devotionals were orginally written for Advent 2020. While the challenges four years later are slightly different, the need for those who dream re...  Read More