Sunday morning marks the start of the 2022 Advent season. Born from the Latin word adventus , Advent refers to the coming or arrival of Jesus Christ, the long awaited Messiah. The Greek word for advent is parousia and means presence, arrival, or official visit. Once, God’s people, the Israelites, waited for the Messiah—God’s promisedContinue reading “Celebrating the Hope of the Advent Season”
Thanksgiving: Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude
It’s hard to be grateful for something you think is owed. It has been a challenging week for me on several levels—-mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. But, I am thankful. As I mentioned in a previous post, I have much to be thankful for and I choose to focus on those things rather than myContinue reading “Thanksgiving: Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude”
Sunday Evening Prayer | November 20, 2022
Help us be still, O Lord, our God. Help us be still. Let us remain steadfast, O Lord. Let us be true and committed to Your precepts and faithful to Your word. Watch over our neighborhoods and our neighbors. May we shine Your light in the darkness. May we be beacons of Your love toContinue reading “Sunday Evening Prayer | November 20, 2022”
