Minute Meditations
Filled with God’s Grace
Mary knew who she was to the very depth of her being. She said yes to God and because of that, the world was turned upside down, or perhaps was finally righted. Mary’s is her testimony to the way God intended the world to be from the beginning. Because she said yes, a new creation would be revealed to the world. This woman at the heart of the Advent season is a remarkable role model for us. We might not realize it, but we, too, are filled with God’s grace, even if that grace is clouded and obscured by sin.
The Gift of Enough
The gifts we give are ultimately about the receiver, not about the giver. How often when we’re giving gifts do we think about how the gift will reflect on us, our great taste, our generosity, our discretionary income? Much of ...
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God’s Love Never Fails
I’m sure for people living in Isaiah’s time, the permanence of hills and mountains was something taken for granted.
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Emmanuel—God with Us
The Advent name for God is Emmanuel. We sing it over and over in the familiar hymn, “O come, O come, Emmanuel.” The name means “God is with us” and comes to us from the prophet Isaiah.
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A Time for Children
Often we hear the phrase “Christmas is for children” and while it may seem like a cliché, it really is true.
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God’s Promise of Fulfillment
One of our deepest longings as human beings, as social beings, is to be understood.
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What’s Your Hurry?
Patience can be in short supply at this time of year, when everyone is too busy.
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