Tag Archives: Advent

Getting Ready For Christmas

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Coco

All the stores wanted us to start getting ready for Christmas last weekend, but today is the first day of Advent, when we start getting ready for Christmas at church and in our spiritual lives. For most Christians, Advent has a … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer For Advent

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Coco

While the secular world began preparing for Christmas a few days ago with Black Friday sales, today many Christians will begin preparing for Christmas by celebrating the first Sunday of Advent. This holiday season I am focusing on maintaining an … Continue reading →

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Looking For Desert Places

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Coco

I have been enjoying participating in the creation of a global Advent calendar on Instagram. Early each morning I get an email reminding me of the word for the day, a few thoughts applying the word to an Advent theme, and a … Continue reading →

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Create An Advent Calendar On Instagram

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Coco

One way I try to combat the commercialism that has overtaken the Christmas season is by observing Advent. In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual … Continue reading →

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O Come Let Us Adore Him

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Coco

Today is the fourth Sunday in Advent and Christmas is only two days away! I feel very un-ready for Christmas this year, and am hoping that Dr. Seuss was right when he wrote these words in How The Grinch Stole Christmas: … Continue reading →

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