Advent Devotional by Dick Wright
Romans 13:11-12 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. (Romans 13:11) It was freezing cold that Sunday night at John Knox Kirk Presbyterian Church back in the late 50’s. The high school […]
Advent Devotional by Caitlin DeSalvo
Luke 21:25-36 “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know the kingdom of God is near.” (Luke 21:30-31) Excerpt from the poem, “Right on Time,” […]
Advent Devotional by Neita Geilker
1 Thessalonians 3:9–13 (The Message) And may the Master pour on the love so it fills your lives and splashes over on everyone around you, just as it does from us to you. (1 Thessalonians 3:11). Paul has wanted desperately to visit the church at Thessalonica which he is so proud of and brags […]
Advent Devotional by Robin Ruhlman
Psalm 25:1-10 “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.” (Psalm 25:1-2) There are so many moments where we dream about the excitement that lies in the days to come. Anticipation can arrive in many different […]
Advent Devotional by Carroll Makemson
Jeremiah 33:14-16 “In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.” (Jeremiah 33:15) For 78 years, “The Sears Wish Book,” a Christmas catalog full of toys, clothes, decorations, and more announced the beginning of the holiday […]
Advent Devotional by Jason Edwards
Psalm 122 Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:2) With our charter bus ascending toward the city, our guide inserted a CD and turned up the volume, so we’d hear these words just as the skyline came into view: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Lift up you gates and sing Hosanna in the highest […]