What was the best Christmas present you remember getting? Was it a video game, bicycle, doll or cell phone? Do you remember your excitement and joy when you opened the present and saw that gift that you wanted so much? Do you still have that gift? Maybe you asked Santa for it or begged your … Continue reading ADVENT DEVOTION | WAITING FOR A GIFT
ADVENT DEVOTION | GOD CHOSE TO JOIN US
Today’s Advent Devotion comes from John Chaffee. Check back each day for a new devotion. I bet if you were to ask people to share their favorite memory of Christmas, no matter who you ask, you’re gonna get a good story. My own personal memories of Christmas are filled with good times at my … Continue reading ADVENT DEVOTION | GOD CHOSE TO JOIN US
ADVENT DEVOTION | WHILE WE WAIT
Isaiah 8:1-15 This past week marked the celebration of an annual event in Paraguay, the country God called me to work in over 25 years ago now. December 8th is the feast day of the Virgin of Caacupé, and many thousands of people make the pilgrimage to her basilica to thank a small statue … Continue reading ADVENT DEVOTION | WHILE WE WAIT
ADVENT DEVOTION | FAITHFUL ANTICIPATION
Christmastime brings us lots of familiar stories of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and wise men and so on. Seldom do we hear of a faithful man named Simeon and his deep desire to see the Christ child. He’s not in the nativity, that’s for sure. You can find him in Luke 2:25-25. If … Continue reading ADVENT DEVOTION | FAITHFUL ANTICIPATION
ADVENT DEVOTION | THE VIRGIN BIRTH
Today’s Advent Devotion comes from Dayle Tate. Check back each day for a new devotion. It seems that many people find the virgin birth to be unbelievable. If they find it plausible, they often think of it as unique, special, but unimportant. It can be treated like an interesting side fact of the incarnation. … Continue reading ADVENT DEVOTION | THE VIRGIN BIRTH