Lent & Eastertide Spiritual Formation

Lenten Living in the Midst of Fatigue

I spent time talking to an old friend and former China teammate last week. As we reminisced and caught up, I asked her if she had plans for Lent this season with her family. Before she answered, she immediately went back to her experience of Lent in China describing how hard it felt to lean into Lent with intention when daily life overseas already felt like and ongoing season of Lent.  I immediately understood her…

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Seasonal Devotions Trinity-tide

Michaelmas: Seasonal Feast

War broke out in Heaven. Michael and his Angels fought the Dragon. The Dragon and his Angels fought back, but were no match for Michael. They were cleared out of Heaven, not a sign of them left. The great Dragon—ancient Serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, the one who led the whole earth astray—thrown out, and all his Angels thrown out with him, thrown down to earth. Then I heard a strong voice out…

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Seasonal Devotions The Pilgrim Life

Being Thankful: More than a Feeling

Being thankful doesn’t come natural to me, but a thankful spirit heals the soul so I’m trying to learn to be thankful. Can you relate? This season we are told to be thankful, so if you struggle to do so, maybe this article will help you…

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Advent & Christmas-tide Seasonal Devotions

Advent: A Message of Hope

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…

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