Devotions aligned with the seasons of the church calendar.
Can God set a table in the wilderness? Psalm 78:19 Autumn is my favorite season. Those who come to my house know that during this season my table is set and my home decorated with orange, yellow, gourds, corn, leaves, and turkeys. Though it appears I overdo it, or as my husband calls it, “crazy,” the truth is the idea of a season vibrant with colors that pierce the eye (at least in Michigan) is,…
Nearing the end of Lent, this is a reflection considering the need for us to rend our hearts to God in order to embrace his greater intentions for our lives.
…but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things that are strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 NASB Paradox (noun): a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities. Most of us love a baby. The sweet…
This marks the final week of anticipation. The culmination of Hope, Peace, Joy and now Love make up the season of Advent. In this time of year, we may very well find ourselves longing for at least one of these and we can all agree in our heart of hearts we long to be Loved. This reflection is different from the others because I want us to place ourselves in the love story. Love comes…
The season of Advent is by far my favorite time of year. It’s not the arrival of Christmas music, parties or gift exchanges, but the richness that unfolds through the holistic story of God making His way to us in the midst of our sin and darkness that makes this season so special. Advent is a season of preparing for the gift of God’s love story fulfilled and it will never be cliche. Each week…
