Mary teaches us that praise should not be reserved for the grand finale.
Tag: advent
In the modern spectacle of Christmas, we’ve lost sight of advent. Advent is really the opposite of acclimation.
We were designed to abdicate to our King and allow Him to rule our hearts and lives.
Merry means mighty, and advent under the influence of the Spirit is the only way to accomplish it.
When we receive Jesus, in fullness, we also receive both the will and the means to make peace with others.
When plans change, when heartache interrupts, when we are asked to difficult things, God also insists upon going with us.
The good news this Christmas is this: His light is still careening toward us.
While our tendency is to turn up the carols, activity and festivity, this year I am choosing to intentionally turn it all down.