There is so much I hoped to do during this Advent, for my own kids, for the children and families in my ministry, and yes, for myself. And as always, come Christmas morning, some of it will have to be put away with vague hopes and promises of next year
Embracing an Imperfect Observation of Advent Read Post »
Looking for a simple, low-cost project to bless others this Advent? Forward Movement invites you to create Letters of Love – messages of love, hope, and inspiration for those away from home.
In the church year, Advent is a season of waiting. It’s a season when we are all encouraged to slow down and exercise our patience muscles in anticipation of the birth of our Savior.
Waiting Through Uncertainty Read Post »
This song tells us a very important story, like most songs do. It comes from the heart of God’s people, from across thousands of years, and still means something holy and hopeful every single time we sing it. With titles and word pictures taken from the prophet Isaiah’s conversations about the Messiah, we see all the ways Jesus has come to reconcile the world to himself. Each verse reminds us of a different promise God has bought into being, has made come true, in the person of Jesus.
Telling the Story of God’s Promise through the O Antiphons 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 »
Talking with unchurched grandchildren about matters of faith involves a dance whose steps I’m still learning.
Trying – and sometimes failing – to commend the faith with grandkids at Christmastime. Read Post »
This will be the first Christmas in my life I did not spend with my daughter.
This year, Christmas came early (but we were together). Read Post »
One Advent, completely by accident, Christmas carols became part of the bedtime routine. And we were glad.
Bringing Carols Home for Christmas… and Advent Read Post »
We do not keep elves on any of our shelves to send behavior reports to the North Pole. Christ came for us while we were yet on the naughty list.
How We Keep Advent: Books, Nativity, Devotionals… and Milkshakes too. Read Post »
When we make family formation a fraught exercise, we work against our own desires.
Lego, Star Wars and Advent Formation Read Post »