Advent Devotional by Kim Kankiewicz
Isaiah 9:2-7 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. (Isaiah 9:2) Note to readers: If you prefer to keep Christmas Day festive, please save this devotional for a later day. I hope that acknowledging the co-existence darkness and light will bring comfort when festivity feels impossible. My devotional: This story […]
“Who is this Child?” l by Alena Vaughn
Luke 2 His mother said, “. . . We have been looking for you!” (Luke 2:48b) A child is born— A thread of light pierces the night, Comfort and peace consumes the fields, Tradition is upheld, And hope lingers in the awe of his presence. Who is this child? The guestroom of creation welcomes […]
Advent Devotional by Lisa Shoemaker
John 7:40-52 (NIV) They replied, “Are you from Galilee, too? Look into it, and you will find that a prophet does not come out of Galilee.” (John 7:52) Christmas Day is almost here, and I would guess you are in the midst of anticipating your traditions to celebrate the day, or you are gearing […]
Advent Devotional by Marianne Neth
Psalm 89 Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. (Psalm 89:2) Christmas is a time that creates many wonderful memories for all of us from long ago to the present season. Some of my memories are very similar, and they sometimes begin to blur together through the […]
Advent Devotional by Robin Ruhlman
Hebrews 1:1-4 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:3) The hustle and bustle of Christmas morning swoops in like […]
Advent Devotional by Blane Baker
Mark 9:9-13 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. (Mark 9:9) One of our favorite activities as kids was building make-believe forts in our living room. Usually, our forts had walls made of piles of […]