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November 2017

November 30, 2017

Why I Love Advent

Why did Advent matter so much to me? Why had I come to love this...

November 29, 2017

How I Learned About Advent

Advent doesn’t get much attention compared to Christmas, though interest in Advent is growing steadily...

November 28, 2017

Advent Basics: When? What? Colors?

I believe that Advent can enrich both your celebration of Christmas and your relationship with...

November 30, 2014

The First Sunday of Advent: Waiting for the Shepherd

Waiting for the Shepherd He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry...

November 29, 2014

Advent Begins Tomorrow. Today Is The Last Day of the Christian Year. Should You Care?

If we rightly understand the Christian Year, we will see it as a way to...

November 28, 2014

The Advent of Advent

Advent is coming. And, given that the word "advent" is derived from the Latin term...

December 2013

December 23, 2013

Generous Love

The final Sunday of Advent is the "love" candle, and that made me think about...

December 16, 2013

The Joyful Sunday

Yesterday was the third Sunday of Advent, when we light the "joy" candle - the...

December 10, 2013

This Great Hunger

Here's Bradford Winters on his family's recent trip to Ireland, and "this great hunger": For...

December 09, 2013

Advent Peace

Yesterday was the second Sunday of Advent, and, as promised, I'm posting another round of...

December 02, 2013

Reflection for the First Week of Advent (Plus a Calendar!)

Welcome to Advent! Some of my friends who work at the Center for Christianity, Culture,...

November 2013

November 29, 2013

Almost Advent

It's Black Friday, but that also means that the new year starts this weekend! No,...

December 2012

December 09, 2012

Advent Reflection: Waiting for Forgiveness in Psalm 130

LORD, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive?...

December 07, 2012

Advent Challenge: Seven Creative Ways to Give Back This Christmas

My friend and colleague, Marcus Goodyear, has written a fine piece called "Advent Challenge: Seven...

December 03, 2012

Growing Closer to God in Advent: Some Practical Suggestions

We are now in the season of Advent. If you're not quite sure what this...

December 02, 2012

Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent: Waiting for the Shepherd

Psalm 80:1-19 Please listen, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph’s descendants like a...

November 2012

November 30, 2012

Why I Am an “Adventophile” . . . a Lover of Advent

I am a proud "Adventophile," a lover of Advent. But I wasn't raised this way....

December 2011

December 18, 2011

Advent Reflection on God’s Promise to David

Advent Reflection on God’s Promise to David Psalm 89:1-52 Lord, where is your unfailing love?...

December 05, 2011

Why is Advent Like Learning to Ride a Bike?

Advent is like learning to ride a bike. No, you don't have to wear a...

December 04, 2011

Advent Reflection on Forgiveness and Hope

Advent Reflection on Forgiveness and Hope Psalm 130:1-8 LORD, if you kept a record of...

November 2011

November 29, 2011

Online Advent Calendar for Tuesday, November 29

Click on the image to the right to see the Advent doodle for Tuesday, November...

November 28, 2011

Online Advent Calendar for Monday, November 28

Click on the image to the right to see the Advent doodle for Monday, November...

November 28, 2011

Don’t Stress About Christmas: The High Calling Interviews Me About Advent

Recently, I was interviewed by The High Calling on the topic of Advent. Well, strictly...

November 25, 2011

Get Ready for Advent!

Advent is coming. It's time to get ready. You might be wondering, "How do I...