"Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'" -Luke 2:13-15 The time of Advent is here and I have found myself thinking about peace. So I looked up Luke … Continue reading Advent Devotion: Peace
Advent Devotion: On the Incarnation
Colossians 1:15 “Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation” "Advent" means that something notable is coming or arriving. As I settle into this Advent season, I find I have a renewed sense of wonder at the arrival of the God of … Continue reading Advent Devotion: On the Incarnation
Advent Devotion: The Big PlayStation In the Sky
I used to hide under the table a lot during catechism classes, so I didn’t catch much of what the teacher said, but I do remember her saying that in heaven we will get whatever we want. At the time, all I wanted in the world was a PlayStation. I fully expected to get one … Continue reading Advent Devotion: The Big PlayStation In the Sky
Advent Devotion: I Will Call Upon the Lord
Psalm 18:1-3, 46-50 Back when I used to lead music at Junior Camp, one of my favorite songs to sing was "I Will Call Upon the Lord." We did a version that cut out about half of the lyrics and added some sweet karate chop action, which is why I liked it so much. It … Continue reading Advent Devotion: I Will Call Upon the Lord
Advent Devotion: Garage shed legends and a Godly perspective
Have you ever asked for an irrational present for Christmas? A pony while living in a townhouse or maybe a Red Ryder BB Gun at age 7? I remember when I was younger the two irrational gifts I asked for Christmas [for more than one year] were a shed and a full scale banana costume. … Continue reading Advent Devotion: Garage shed legends and a Godly perspective