Thoughts on a Rose Sunday
Every single Advent, at just about the third week, time seems to speed up, and Christmas suddenly feels minutes away. […]
Thoughts on a Rose Sunday Read Post »
Every single Advent, at just about the third week, time seems to speed up, and Christmas suddenly feels minutes away. […]
Thoughts on a Rose Sunday Read Post »
Part of my family is already observing Advent. And it’s not the clergy parents who are up to their eyeballs
Welcoming Advent into Our Homes Read Post »
As a child, my family had one Advent calendar we used for years. It featured a nativity with twenty-four paper
Advent: The Ancient Practice of Patience Read Post »
The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, in our modern world, are a source of delighted excitement, building anxiety, and abject stress for so many families.
Slowing Down for Advent with Young Children Read Post »
John, for me, is the apostle of light, the apostle who shines the light on the true nature of our God and our Lord and Savior.
The God of Light, of Love Read Post »
I typically welcome the shorter days that accompany the season of Advent. Less daylight should theoretically translate to fewer distractions and more snuggling on the couch, under fleece blankets with warm cups in hand.
The Armor of Light Read Post »
How do we observe Advent?
Advent at 80 miles per hour Read Post »
Advent is officially one week away. How are you feeling about it? Will this be the year you are finally able to slow down and enjoy this season of preparation? Grow Christians tries every November to ready our community to do just that.
Faith at Home: Planning for Advent Read Post »
Maybe because I wasn’t raised in the church, I’ve spent half my life trying to figure out how to observe Advent and Christmas.
Faith at Home: Planning Ahead for December (and a giveaway coming soon) Read Post »
Since we became Episcopalian, the way I bring the season into my home has become even more fun and meaningful.
5 Ways We Decorate for Advent and Christmas Read Post »