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Advent: Watching And Waiting

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, the … Continue reading

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Advent: Ready Or Not, Christmas Is Coming!

Today is the first Sunday of Advent.  (source) In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, … Continue reading

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The Both/And Of Jesus

I first read about “both/and” thinking in O[prah] magazine a few years ago. Instead of approaching a situation/person/problem/issue from an “either-or” perspective, “both/and” thinking asks us to consider whether the possibilities that we are weighing as alternatives might both be true. … Continue reading

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Doing The Word Of God

As Christians, we are taught the importance of listening to and learning the Word of God. Psalm 119 speaks of the joy of writing God’s laws in our hearts: I seek you with all my heart; do not let me … Continue reading

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Keeping Company With Sinners

As the campaign rhetoric intensifies, I hear people saying that they have sworn off Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets to avoid inflammatory posts from “friends” and family members. I don’t blame them–I think social media should be a fun … Continue reading

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