The Second Sunday in Advent: The Comfort of the ScripturesExpository Times International Journal of Biblical Studies Theology & Ministry
we are a people in need of hope. My job takes me into this hopelessness (if not physically, emotionally) on an almost daily basis. From statistics to stories, I witness so much difficult news, so much sadness, so much despair. It is in these darkest days, when even the physical...
As I made my way through congested traffic to finish up my shopping, this prayer started up, unbidden, inside of me. The Hail Mary or Ave Maria is one of the prayers and scriptures on my inner playlist. In odd moments I become conscious of it. For a moment I am lifted out of my ...
Now saintly virtues may not be the way of the world, but as Thomas Merton liked to say, we are not called to be successful. We are called to be faithful. “Perfect hope,” he wrote, “is achieved on the brink of despair when, instead of falling over the edge, we find ourselves wa...
Supply guidance, strength, comfort, provision, and more Fill my heart with your fullness of joy as I focus on who you are and what you’ve done Grant me peace of mind as I trust in you Give me hope based on your fail-proof promises ...
It represents the hope that Jesus' birth would bring light to a world shrouded in darkness and despair. During the lighting of the first candle, it is common to read scriptures and passages from the Bible that emphasize the theme of hope, such as prophecies from the Old Testament about the...
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(You can read all the Scriptures I reference in this post by clicking here.) William Gurnall noted, “Joy is the highest testimony which can be given to our peace.” That means that hope bubbles up in peace and joy, but joy then sustains and fuels future hope, which allows us to expe...
The Advent season provides many texts to comfort us and offer us hope. God knows we need hope in our land today! and throughout the world. I praise you, Lord, because you’ve restored my vigor in marvelous ways. You have renewed my strength again and again. ...
rated 5 out of 5 stars.1 total vote free fast delivery get it by tue. dec 31 celebrate advent with this timeless advent wreath tray. the tray holds five ceramic tea candle pillars with gold titles and scriptures. rubber pads are on the bottom of the pillars. candles not included. comes...