War No More * Advent Devotional
12/03/2016
Because peace on earth isn’t just a pipe dream. … More War No More * Advent Devotional
Silent Nights * Advent Devotional
12/02/2016
Welcome to my friend Kristine Aragon-Bruce (hi, Kristine!). Kristine is a mom, a displaced West-Coaster, and a pastor in a PC(USA) church in Chicagoland. She has a killer sense 0f humor and writes from the heart. Enjoy her devotional! Isaiah 9:2 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a … More Silent Nights * Advent Devotional
Even in the Anguish * Advent Devotional
12/01/2016
I know Michelle Nehrig-Shultheis through a writer’s group I joined a year ago. We’ve never met in person, but even across the miles and through cyberspace, her love for the Lord shines through. Her devotional today is a beautiful one. Isaiah 9:1 (ESV) But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In … More Even in the Anguish * Advent Devotional
Afraid of God? * Advent Devotional
11/30/2016
Fear can be a bad thing. Fear of what others might think, of putting ourselves out there, of making a mistake can paralyze us. Fear of the other, of those who are different than we are, of our neighbor can make us defensive and uncertain. Fear is often a bad thing. But sometimes fear is good. … More Afraid of God? * Advent Devotional
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme Jesus * Advent Devotional
11/29/2016
Because desire is not all bad. … More Gimme, Gimme, Gimme Jesus * Advent Devotional
Sacred Mess * Advent Devotional
11/28/2016
Because parenthood is a special kind of holy. … More Sacred Mess * Advent Devotional
A New Song * Advent Devotional
11/27/2016
Where will my song resound? … More A New Song * Advent Devotional
Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving…
11/22/2016
A little humor for your holiday. … More Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving…
An Introduction to Advent
11/21/2016
Because waiting is hard. … More An Introduction to Advent
Wait for the Light
11/15/2016
You guys, I’m super excited about December on the ol’ blog. Why? Because we are going to have daily Advent devotionals written by some amazing folks. Some are dear friends. Others I know only through the blogosphere and their beautiful writing. I’ll write a few as well. Each devotion will be short and focus on one … More Wait for the Light
Courtney Ellis 