Yesterday, Terri and I had the pleasure of attending Cirque de Soleil’s performance of “‘Twas the Night Before,” at the Texas Trust CU Theater in Grand Prairie. Cirque de Soleil is always a stunning and breathtaking aural and visual experience. The troupe has revolutionized the circus, ensuring the diverse performance and entertainment form will continueContinue reading “‘Twas the Night… | Christmas Poems”
Waiting: An Advent Poem
In the four weeks leading up to Christmas, observers of Advent pray, meditate, and study God’s word. The focus of these intentional moments with God highlight love, joy, hope, and peace. Believers from diverse backgrounds commentate this period of time. Yes, their practices may look different. However, their hearts and minds are tuned to theContinue reading “Waiting: An Advent Poem”
Keep Your Eyes Firmly Planted on Jesus During the Advent Season
The Lord woke me up early this morning. “Let my soul rise up to meet You, my sweet Lord, as the day rises to meet the sun.” Thoughts swirled through my brain. Lists compiled rampantly in my mind. It’s inclement weather season here in the North Central Texas region and I’ve been tasked with ensuringContinue reading “Keep Your Eyes Firmly Planted on Jesus During the Advent Season”
When Light Surprises | An Advent Guest Post
It’s Thursday morning here in Dallas and the weather this week has been up and down. The temperature Tuesday climbed above 80 before a cold front blew in and dropped overnight temperatures into the 30s. Wednesday morning, I had the privilege and opportunity to preach at our weekly church service. I am heavily imbedded inContinue reading “When Light Surprises | An Advent Guest Post”
Turning Our Joy Up to 11: An Advent Guest Post
In celebration of Advent, I invited a handful of friends to share their talents with The Devotional Guy™ audience. I am grateful for their unique perspectives and insights and for their willingness to share their Advent experiences with you. One of the people I invited is my Christian brother from across the pond, Andy Berry.Continue reading “Turning Our Joy Up to 11: An Advent Guest Post”
The Kingdom is at Hand | An Advent Guest Post
Today, I am pleased to introduce you to my writer friend Mary Camille Thomas. Back in 2019, before anyone had heard of COVID-19, Mary and I met in a spiritual writing course hosted by the curators of Creative Nonfiction magazine and expertly taught by Jonathan Callard. A native of Santa Cruz, California, Mary Camille ThomasContinue reading “The Kingdom is at Hand | An Advent Guest Post”
Remembering the Radically Different Worldview Birthed at Advent
Advent reminds us of the radically different worldview birthed through the Incarnation of Jesus, our Messiah, Lord, and Savior. During Advent, we can look back and remember the significance of what happened on that first Christmas Day. It is also a time that offers us an opportunity to reflect on how we are doing todayContinue reading “Remembering the Radically Different Worldview Birthed at Advent”
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