My little sister, Caitlyn, is hilarious and brilliant and far more hardcore than I’ll ever be. Two weeks ago she went deer hunting while nine months pregnant because “It’s deer season, and it’s not like I’m going to wait all the way until next year.” Five days later she gave birth to her fourth baby. Like … More Water, Fear, and a Way Through * Advent Devotional
Today it’s my privilege to introduce you to my friend Jim Ozee. Jim is an elder in the church I once pastored in south-central Wisconsin, a man who loves Jesus deeply, and an all around good guy, despite his passion for the Cardinals. Isa 30:15 (NIV) This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of … More Listening is a Skill * Advent Devotional
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
Where will my song resound? … More A New Song * Advent Devotional
Because waiting is hard. … More An Introduction to Advent
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
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. … More So Now What? * 10 Minute Devotional
You guys, there are only seven more weeks until Christmas. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! [That’s crazy, hysterical laughter because: OH MY GOODNESS THAT IS NOT MUCH TIME.] Working in ministry, the pre-Christmas season takes on many additional layers. There’s the early November “I don’t have time to prep for my family’s Christmas because there are a bajillion church … More 5 Ways to Celebrate Advent as a Family
How would your life change if God promised you enough for today? … More Exactly Enough * 10 Minute Devotional
Every time I’ve been on social media lately, I’ve logged off feeling like I need to take a shower. The vitriol in the public sphere seems to be reaching a fevered pitch. We must speak truth in love. We must stand against injustice. We must be a people of action, not just words. But … More When it Gets Ugly Out There * 10 Minute Devotional
Courtney Ellis 