On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of Hope …but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31, NIV) Today’s Thought: The hope of my relationship with Jesus is not an intangible, wishful …
Pray your way through Advent – Hope day 5
On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of Hope To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27, NIV) Today’s Thought: We who belong to Christ Jesus have been given the privilege of reflecting the nature and character of …
Pray your way through Advent – Hope day 4
On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of Hope You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope. (Galatians 5:1-5, NIV) Today’s Thought: I have nothing in myself that I …
Pray your way through Advent – Hope day 3
On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of Hope Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. (Psalm 25:5, NIV) Today’s Thought: Because of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, I can be certain that God will show me …
Pray your way through Advent – Hope day 2
On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of Hope “But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” (Micah 7:7, NIV) Today’s Thought: Regardless of my circumstances, and regardless of the intentions of those around me, God offers a hope that is unavailable anywhere …
Pray your way through Advent – Hope Day 1
On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of Hope “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” (Psalm 31:24, NIV) Today’s Thought: Though the world around us is full of turmoil, our hope in God strengthens us and enables us to face each day without fear. Today’s Prayer: Merciful God, the world was …
Pray your way through Advent – What is Advent?
Each year, many thousands of Christians celebrate the season of Advent. The weeks leading up to Christmas are a time of expectation and preparation for a celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. Advent calendars are hung in homes to help children count down the days to that holy holiday. Some contain pockets with candy or small treasures hidden …
Pray your Way Through Advent – Introduction
Earlier this week my husband and I attended a fun church event where we made our own advent wreath. I was reminded of a devotional booklet I started writing a few years ago, so when I got home I pulled it out and read it. Not too bad. So I’ve decided to post the daily readings here on my blog. …
If anyone has ears to hear…
No, I’m not about to tell you a parable. Instead I’m going to tell you about my latest non-writing-related project – audiobooks! For the past year or more I’ve worked with several extremely talented narrators to produce many of my books on audio. What a fun project! I’ve been able to listen to auditions by many awesome narrators, and then …
What I Love Most Of All About Christmas
It’s here! It’s here! It’s Christmas!!!Do you know what I love most of all about Christmas? It’s the reason we celebrate. Jesus is what I love most about Christmas! That holy infant born thousands of years ago is reborn anew in my heart every Christmas day. As I ponder that very special birth, I’m overcome with awe. The world was no …