Christianity
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Remain Faithful; Christmas is Just Around the Corner
I am tired and weary. I promised to write a post daily through Advent, but I became increasingly anxious about what to put on paper. What more must I clean, and how long must I wait for Christ’s birth?… Continue reading
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We Ask the Savior to Come to Us
One of my favorite Advent carols is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Each verse implores the Spirit of the Living God to draw near. We plead for holy tenderness, reclaim the world through holy justice, and dwell with us… Continue reading
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Cleaning the Guest’s Room
Today, I will turn my attention to my guest’s room. I want to make it the most incredible room in the house. I feel humbled as I open the door. No matter what I do, it will never be… Continue reading
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Gathering at the Table Brings Me Joy
As we move through the season of Advent, we encounter many opportunities to dine with loved ones around a table. When we feast, we catch up and share moments to share our concerns and lift one another. This act… Continue reading
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Forgetting to Take Time to Be Still During the Holiday Rush
Today, I must be in a million places simultaneously. My anxiety level is high as I try to take one thing at a time and put a checkmark next to it on my list of things to accomplish. As… Continue reading
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I Will Serve Him If…
“But how could we possibly sing the LORD’s song on foreign soil?” (Ps. 137:4). As a pastor, I repeatedly hear, “I will start coming to church when I get my stuff together. I patiently respond, “Jesus does not care… Continue reading
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Did I Prepare Well Enough for My Guest?
When my wife and I expect company at home, we do our best to clean each room from top to bottom. When we had our dear friends over, we even placed things to cover up the less attractive areas.… Continue reading
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I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again
During the season of Advent, when the world holds its breath as it waits for a miracle to restore order, we review ways to rise when we fall to the ground. Part of our cleaning work includes a fearless… Continue reading
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The Joy of the Season
Can there be joy in a season when God calls us to work very hard to prepare for the coming of the Christ Child? The answer is a resounding yes. Our work during this time of the year is… Continue reading
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I Am Tired of Cleaning My House
Oh Lord, I am tired of cleaning my house. As I sweep the floor, I must move furniture with other layers of dirt and grime underneath the surface. When I started preparing my spiritual home for Advent, I thought… Continue reading
From a Pastor's Point of View 