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If you’re a crafty person, it’s hard to resist the urge to have a homemade Christmas. Magazines and Pinterest boards are filled with fun and creative ideas.
One blessing of Advent season is the cards we receive, reminding us of those we love and care about.
Our task is to be open to God’s goodness, to be receptive of his wisdom, to be willing to receive the vast spectrum of generosity that he wants to share with us. There is no limit to his kindness.
Our resolutions to do better, our commitment to repentance and turning our lives around, all happen with God’s help.
Oxen have been used in farming for a very long time to pull plows and tractors. When Jesus tells us to “take my yoke upon you and learn from me,” he is saying he wants to help carry our heavy burdens in life.
On day six of this Advent season, we take time to celebrate the comfort that we find in Christ’s love.
Isaiah’s prophetic proclamation continues to look forward to the time of God’s kingdom, the time of salvation, the time of healing and restored healthiness.
Pregnancy might be the best image for the season of Advent. It is a time of active waiting like no other.
Advent reminds us that the One who has come into the world and is always coming into our lives in new ways is the source of our salvation.
Today, as we decorate our homes for the season, we give thanks for the comfort and security they provide.
