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Advent Devotional – December 10
The audacity of hope “Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” The actor Christopher Reeve, who became a quadriplegic because of an equestrian accident, once shared this quote. Reeves, who went from playing Superman to an individual who spent the latter part of his life in a wheelchair and under the care of others, had this…
Read MoreAdvent Devotional – December 9
A greater hope Have you ever felt an overwhelming loss of hope? Everyone needs hope to keep on living. A faithful Christian, my father-in-law at almost 91 seemed to lose hope for living. He had worked hard as a Kansas farmer until he retired and then became a welder at a local machine shop until…
Read MoreAdvent Devotional – December 8
Our emotional reservoir Hope is a fundamental component of the life of the righteous. – Proverbs 23:18 Hope. What a powerful four letter word! Hope is an optimistic attitude of our minds. We base the attitude on an expectation of positive outcomes related to events and circumstances in our life or the world as a…
Read MoreAdvent Devotional – December 7
A grand intervention Please read Esther 4:1-17 With the advent of Christmas, we often rejoice in the hope that comes from joy of the season and the anticipation of the coming holidays. There is always an air of expectation in the festivities we enjoy, the food and decorations, the traditions, and the light in children’s…
Read MoreAdvent Devotional – December 6
Peace in believing May the God of hope fill you all with joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Ho-ly Spirit you may abound in hope. – Romans 15:13 As a little girl growing up, I was most definitely a daddy’s girl. Maybe it was because my baby brother was five…
Read MoreAdvent Devotional – December 5
Peace in God’s creation Please read Isaiah 55:10-13 Christmastime is a season in which we celebrate the creation of God’s son on earth. This season brings with it a joy and sense of peace in God’s gift to mankind, for through God’s cre-ation we find grace. Unfortunately, that sense is often temporary and fleeting as…
Read MoreAdvent Devotional – December 4
Crying out for peace And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 Patrick Henry was a statesman dedicated to peace and to the principles that deeply shaped the American people. However, his famed line from an address at the Virginia Ratifying Convention calling out, “… as for…
Read MoreAdvent Devotional – December 3
Shepherds of peace “I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak…” – Ezekiel 34:16 How do we find peace with ourselves, our neighbors, and with God? There are so many opportunities to become lost and confused in a world that bombards us with messages…
Read MoreAdvent Devotional – December 2
A lasting impact As wars rage around us, as epidemics spread like wildfire, and as children in our own commu-nity hunger, we often wonder what impact we can have to bring peace to this disjointed world. Truth be told, God has called us to do just that … make a positive impact in a desperate…
Read MoreAdvent Devotional – December 1
It’s not hard to spot those who need peace I have often heard people talk about the different ways to discuss peace. Peace is defined as a state of harmony between people or nations. Even at 16, I wonder how God brings peace into such a complicated world. As a Christian raised at St. John’s,…
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