Advent means, waiting. I am waiting. Are you waiting? I overheard some of our children talking about gifts for Christmas. They were talking excitedly and with great anticipation about Christmas day. They are waiting, they are excited. Anticipation is in their thoughts and conversations. They're ready! Bring it on! This is also how we should... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Waiting
We live in a society that wants everything right now, immediate gratification. This isn’t how our relationship with God works. Just when I think I can’t take it anymore God gives me just what I need. God isn’t some vending machine that we pepper with petitions to enhance what we want in our lives. Waiting... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Waiting Warriors
God isn’t some vending machine that we pepper with petitions to enhance what we want in our lives. We live in a society that wants everything right now, immediate gratification. Tears are being shed because we no longer have access to everything we want. Immediate gratification isn’t how our relationship with God works. Just when... Continue Reading →
Why the Pink Advent Candle on the Third Sunday?
I was asked today about why there's a pink candle in the advent wreath in our church. I know it symbolizes joy, but why pink? I went on a mission to answer the question this lady asked. Here's what I found and where I found it for anyone interested: "The third candle is pink and... Continue Reading →