Celebrating Advent

Advent is a season of joy! Joy Hot pink, pale pink, rose pink are all shades of pink painted into a sunrise. Like the various shades of pink, our expressions of joy can be so different. Joy can be exuberant when we experience the faithfulness of God, it can be calm confidence in His sovereignty or pure delight as He expresses His love. Joy has many shades. It should never be determined by how we feel, but on who God is.  The joy of the Lord can thrill us or make us resolute i

Advent is a wonderful season of hope! Feast F aithful – “Lord, increase our faith.” Luke 17:5 E nthusiastic – “You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me.” Psalm 92:4 A lways – “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” Psalm 92:4 S how – “l have put my trust in You. Show me the way to go.” Psalm 143:8 T aste – “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalm 34:8 In today’s cu

Advent is a wonderful season of hope! Plans “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.“ Jeremiah 29:11-13 During Advent, we learn about the plans that God established for His people over thousands of years. Jeremiah reveals the rich plans that God