Watching, waiting, missing
Watching, Waiting, Missing AdventWord – Watch Advent brings us a whispered call to vigilance and watchfulness. We anticipate celebrating the birth of Jesus, but too often allow ourselves to be distracted from the subtle way God is moving in our world. It was no different when Jesus was born. Judea was waiting for a messiah…
A Different Legacy: Advent Lessons on Grace and Dignity
AdventWord – “Grace” In an Education for Ministry class years ago, a story was shared that deeply resonated with me. It was about a man nearing the end of his life due to illness and sad about his inability to leave his children a substantial inheritance. The mentor guiding our class told us that he…
Beyond battlefields, seeking advent peace
Advent Word – Peace Pain and suffering, tragically familiar to many in the Middle East, are realities shared by people in conflict zones worldwide. From the streets of Gaza to the fields of Ukraine, from the mountains of Ethiopia to the cities of El Salvador, the horrors of war are broadcast in vivid detail, yet…