Advent Devotional by David M. Fulk
Romans 5:6-8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) This Romans text has me considering the sacrifices people make during the holidays. In adulthood, I know this happens, but as a child I never considered my parents may have made […]
Advent Devotional by Steve Hemphill
Micah 5:2-5a And he will be our peace when the Assyrians invade our land and march through our fortresses. We will raise against them seven shepherds, even eight commanders. (Micah 5:4) Anyone who knows me will know I see lots of movies at the cinema . . . a lot! That means I also see […]
Advent Devotional by Charles Smith
Luke 13: 31-35 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.” (Luke […]
Advent Devotional by Becky Gossett
Hebrews 10:32-39 You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. (Hebrews 10:34-35, NIV) It was November 2015, and I was struggling to complete an important […]
Advent Devotional by Eric Zahnd
Psalm 80:1-7 Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. (Psalm 80:3, NIV) As a child, I had a serious speech impediment. It was so bad that I was held back a year from starting kindergarten out of justifiable fears that my teachers and classmates would not […]
Advent Devotional by Angie Fuller
Luke 15:11-32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours… was lost and has been found. (Luke15:32) As our family neared the end of each of my husband’s civilian deployments, the kids and I made plans to celebrate his homecoming – tearing links off countdown paper chains, painting “welcome home” […]