The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and is a time of anticipation and preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. It focuses on hope and looking forward to the arrival of Christ, both in remembrance of His birth and in the steadfast anticipation of His return. The people whoContinue reading “Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent”
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A Day in the Life of a Blogger
I am writing part of this post from the emergency room, where Terri is waiting to get her rabies shots. There’s a lot to running a blog that I didn’t know about when I started blogging back in 2008. Honestly, I’m not sure I approached it very seriously until 5 or 6 years ago, afterContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Blogger”
Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Return
Amid our present thanksgiving season, I found myself reflecting on Advent as I prepared a work for a local Advent art show. Advent is both a time of anticipation and preparation for celebrating Christ’s birth and anticipating His glorious return. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 offers us a profound hope and encouragement. For the Lord himself willContinue reading “Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Return”
