Advent Devotionals


Cheetos Dust

by: April Wahl

My dislike of Cheetos has nothing to do with the actual flavor. It has everything to do with the orange dust that remains.

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Gaps, Spaces, Silence

by: Joseph Thomas

Joseph giving himself that extra time to “consider these things” is the space in which the angel comes and reveals God’s plan.

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Of Trees and Baptism

by: Michael Benson

Baptism is a wonderful, celebratory act that is best accomplished when it is rooted in community. Devoid of an audience, it loses something.

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With Each Other in Christ

by: Randy Jaspers

Being with Christ is always in the context of being with each other.

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With Christ

by: Randy Jaspers

God is with us. The inverse, our being with Christ, is not a typical thought during Advent, yet it is hinted in the words of Simeon and others.

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Choosing to Be Family

by: Michael Benson

When we choose to be with others, it is not only for their benefit; it is also for our own. We cannot do life on our own.

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Graced by God

by: Michael Benson

Choosing a name for your brand-new child can be stressful. After all, this is their identity, the means by which they will be known for the rest of their life.

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Prepare the Way of the Lord

by: Jessie Rediger

Prepare the way of the LORD. Make the path clear for the King. He is coming with redemption and is ready to be received by his people.

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