This year is nothing like we anticipated. Who would have guessed back in January at the turn of the calendar, we would be distancing from one another and learning to live our lives in new ways? Kathy Escobar’s newest book, A Weary World: Reflections for a Blue Christmas is balm for the soul in such a time… Continue reading A Weary World: Reflections For a Blue Christmas by Kathy Escobar
Tag: Blue Christmas
Sit and Be, A reflection for a Blue Christmas
John 1:1-5, 14 There is a reason that we have a Blue Christmas Service near the longest night of the year. The day that has the least amount of sunlight, in the midst of what most people assume is a joyous time of year. Just walk into any store and they will tell you so.… Continue reading Sit and Be, A reflection for a Blue Christmas
Are you the one?
Matthew 11:2-11 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the… Continue reading Are you the one?
Advent Devotions December 22
Ephesians 2:13-18 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. He has abolished the law with… Continue reading Advent Devotions December 22