The term "Advent" comes from the Latin word "arrival." The holiday's purpose and meaning are to look ahead to the coming of Christ to Earth, the birth of Jesus. This is really what the Christmas season is all about. It’s the holiday of the ADVENT of a new age in Jesus’ life,...
Not a moment in the service–besides the impartation of ashes which concluded the service–was spent ushering people into the dry season ahead of them because the church couldn’t not praise. On one hand I understood the church’s inability to squelch their praise. It’s a church that has...
Dear God, As the sun rises on this new day, I come before you with a heart full of gratitude. Thank you for the gift of this new day and the opportunity it brings. I pray for your guidance and presence throughout the day ahead. Grant me the wisdom to make good choices, the streng...
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I know you will lead me beside quiet places and restore my soul and body. I trust you and want to follow your lead. Help me to welcome this time not as an interruption in my carefully planned schedule, but as an opportunity to draw strength and nourishment for the journey ahead. You ...
We confess our need for you…fresh…new…again. We ask that you renew our hearts, minds, and lives, for the days ahead. We pray for your refreshing over us. Keep your words of truth planted firm within us, help us to keep focused on what is pure and right, give us the power to...
Enthusiasm for the tasks ahead Patience amid resistance Gentleness amid conflict Empathy for the troubled Steadfastness when discouraged Perseverance amid failure and mistakes And joy when progress is evident Bless the classrooms with beauty that
In this new month, may your sadness turn into happiness, may your sorrow turn into joy, may your disappointment change into an appointment for you and may you never struggle to excel and shine on. Happy New Month! Forget about the good old days and expect better days ahead of you today...
The heart of Easter is all about hope, love, and joyful living. May you have a truly blessed day! Thinking of you on this holy day! Best wishes for Easter and the season ahead. "He is not here; he has risen!"~Luke 24:6-7 ...