An Introduction According to the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA), the catechesis defines a sacrament as an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace.1 I wrote the following blog series as part of my liturgy and sacraments class. I wrote it with the intent of sharing it with you because of the beautiful formation we experience as we join as the body of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist. You…
The Fourth Week of Advent: Preparing to WAIT WITH CONFIDENT ASSURANCE How do we not grow anxious about the brokenness we experience in our everyday life and in the world? I confess it’s been a challenging few years watching friends struggle with cancer, wrestling in prayer for leaders who desire power over humility, grieving the loss of loved ones and more. Sometimes the weight of suffering, pain, and injustice feels overwhelming. Each Advent I find…
Third Sunday in Advent Devotional: Preparing to STAND FIRM We live in a world still divided. Darkness and evil, suffering and sin, rebellion and distortion, decay and malformation are still a part of our life on earth as we are separated from the fullness of heaven. The loudest message I heard from God on my morning walk that lead to this series was, “stand firm, wear the full armor I’ve given you.” We don’t like…
We are entering the second week of Advent, the week in which we focus on God as loving by looking at our call to prepare for being agents of compassion in a hurting world.
Week One: Advent Devotional
Preparing for Fortitude of Faith
