These weeks leading up to Christmas are all about preparing our hearts. Preparing our hearts for more of Him–this is Advent. Advent means “coming.” It is about looking back at His first coming, His birth in Bethlehem and looking forward to His second coming with great anticipation! The Messiah has come. He is Emmanuel, God […]
My Favorite Advent Resources
Happy November, sweet friends. I’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating. November is truly my favorite month. The focus on gratitude mixed with the anticipation of the Christmas season deeply fills my heart with peace and joy. When the first Christmas carols began on the radio about a week ago, I prayed aloud, “Thank […]
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A Thanksgiving Playlist to Prepare Him Room
Thanksgiving songs seem scarce in comparison to our selection of tunes for most other holidays, especially Christmas. I find myself tuning into Christmas music in the autumn months, because my heart is ready to celebrate the holidays and who has ever heard of Thanksgiving music, am I right? Sweet friends, I have actually […]
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When Our Hearts Hold a Sacred Solidarity Around the Manger of God with Us
Headlights shine like lanterns in the night as the tires glide into parking spots, leading us and inviting us in. Children hold the hands of mothers and grandmothers as they enter the expectant sanctuary. Friends introduce distant aunts and second cousins to the familiar church family as they slide quietly into the pew. It seems […]
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Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room: Advent Resources to Gather Now
Advent. My absolute favorite time of year. This is the time, the four weeks before Christmas, that we focus our hearts on Jesus and plan for the celebration of His birth. It is here! Joy to the World! The Lord is come! Let Earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room! And […]
