An Advent Lament: SheLoves

December 9, 2014 By

My friend Kelley Nikondeha and I are writing about lament this month at one of our favorite places -- SheLoves Magazine. It seems fitting for lament to be a central piece of Advent, maybe especially … Read more...

An Advent Journal: When God Became Small — Day Twelve

December 8, 2014 By

Psalm 27, NRSV The Lord is my light and my salvation;     whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life;     of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me     to devour … Read more...

An Advent Journey: When God Became Small — Day Eleven, Second Sunday

December 7, 2014 By

 Isaiah 40:1-11, NRSV Comfort, O comfort my people,     says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,     and cry to her that she has served her term,     that her penalty is paid, that … Read more...

An Advent Journey: When God Became Small — Day Ten

December 6, 2014 By

Ezekiel 36:24-28, NRSV I will take you from the nations, and gather you from all the countries, and bring you into your own land. I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from … Read more...

An Advent Journey: When God Became Small — Day Nine

December 5, 2014 By

Acts 11:19-26, NLT  Meanwhile, the believers who fled from Jerusalem during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, scattering the Good News, but … Read more...

An Advent Journey: When God Became Small — Day Eight

December 4, 2014 By

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, The Message  God, you smiled on your good earth!     You brought good times back to Jacob! You lifted the cloud of guilt from your people,     you put their sins far out … Read more...

An Advent Journey: When God Became Small – Day Seven

December 3, 2014 By

Micah 5:1-5a, NLT  Mobilize! The enemy lays siege to Jerusalem! With a rod they shall strike the Judge of Israel on the face. “O Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are but a small Judean village, yet you … Read more...

An Advent Journey: When God Became Small – Day Six

December 2, 2014 By

Micah 4:6-13, NRSV In that day, says the Lord,     I will assemble the lame and gather those who have been driven away,     and those whom I have afflicted. The lame I will make the … Read more...

‘Tis the Season — A Deeper Story (Church)

December 2, 2014 By

It's my turn to write for A Deeper Story again, this month on the church channel. Stepping into Advent for some particular reasons this year. . .   Where did the words go? I can’t seem to … Read more...

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