Advent Day 5: The Way to You

Today's reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13Now may our God and Father himself and the Lord Jesus Christ direct our way to you... (v. 11)Every Christmas we are together again,however far apart we are(from here to the next town, six states over,across the country, the other side of the pond;or even from here to eternity).In these darkening …

Advent, Day 19: How joy flows

Today's reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. (v. 23-24)"God's will" is an idea and a phrase …

Advent, Day 18: How joy thrives

Today's reading: Luke 1:44-56And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant." (v. 46)andRejoice always; pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 …