Advent Devotionals – Day 13

Building Blocks Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:5-9 When my kids were smaller we used to make basic structures out of building blocks. The fun was in seeing how high we could build them. Once we made it all the way to the ceiling before it came crashing down. Oh the...

Advent Devotionals – Day 12

Make Music Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:6-14 Often listening to music is one of the most emotional experiences we can have. There are playlists for just about any mood we can have. Feeling down? There’s a whole genre of music to be there with you. Excited?...

Advent Devotionals – Day 11

Not Overtaken Scripture Reading: John 12:35-36 Every summer we spend time at the family cottage on a small, quiet lake. On clear nights we walk out onto the dock, lie on our back and stare at the stars. When we first lie down we often can’t see very very much....

Advent Devotionals – Day 10

Less Than Perfect Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:105-106 One of the worst feelings I have ever had is knowing I let someone down. And even worse is knowing I’ve done it more than once and that I will more than likely do it again. I don’t want to do it. But...

Advent Devotionals – Day 9

Home Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:1-4 After a long day there is no better place to be than sitting down and relaxing in your own home. Sure it’s nice to get away once in a while to somewhere special, but in the end it’s always nice to return home to your...

Advent Devotionals – Day 8

Source of Hope Scripture Reading: Psalm 43:3-5 From following the stars, reading rudimentary maps, advances in mapping information, and now using global positioning systems and satellites, navigation has come a long way in a relatively short period of history. Yet...