In the modern spectacle of Christmas, we’ve lost sight of advent. Advent is really the opposite of acclimation.
Tag: Second Coming
“At the very time Simeon was praying, she showed up, broke into an anthem of praise to God and talked about the child to all who were waiting expectantly for the freeing of Jerusalem.” (Luke 2:38 MSG) We are in that long week between Christmas…
“Pay close attention now: I’m creating a new heavens and a new earth. All the earlier troubles, chaos and pain are things fo the past, to be forgotten. Look ahead with joy.” (Isaiah 65:17-18 MSG) What a verse to read on the fifth anniversary of…
“Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road smooth and straight! Every ditch will be filled in, every bump smoothed out, the detours straightened out, all the rut paved over. Everyone will be there to see the parade of God’s salvation.” (Luke 3:4-6 MSG) Somewhere along…