Advent Archives

Spirituality

Closed doors can lead to forgetfulness. Keep things open to keep Jesus in mind.

Shirley HeegDecember 23, 2019

Through her time on the mission field, Jenna Griffin has witnessed heartbreak and God’s presence.

Jenna GriffinDecember 20, 2019

Mission

I have recently returned from an 11-day trip to the Holy Land. It was a truly challenging and edifying journey…

JJ TenClayDecember 16, 2019

Advent Church Life

Make your church’s holiday events even better by thinking like a visitor.

Mission

Just like Mary and Joseph, survivors of sex trafficking need more than shelter.

Jennifer LuckingDecember 11, 2019

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How can we involve our children in faith celebrations at home? The church year has a rhythm of seasons—some joyous,…

Spirituality

Why am I so anxious to see Jesus in the flesh?

Spirituality

Good news: our being prepared isn’t a prerequisite for Jesus's making his home with us.

Kiri SundeDecember 2, 2019

Many churches and families light Advent candles to mark the progression toward the birth of Christ. Each week during Advent a new candle is…

Cards Make a giant Christmas card for the church gathering area. Invite people to sign it rather than sending Christmas…