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Series of daily readings and reflections during special spiritual seasons and times.

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 25 • practice 4

Solitude and Silence: taking a break from the chaos   Despite what are growing technology…

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 24 • generosity/service 4

  It’s the final rush of days to Christmas when we easily feel overwhelmed by…

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 23 • theology 4 (Fiorenza)

The theological message of Christmas is the incarnation: that God comes to us, on our…

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 22 • scripture 4

  Scripture for the Fourth Sunday of Advent   Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:47-55 Hebrews 10:5-10…

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 21 • silence 3

This third week of Advent is themed with the image of Joy.  As you sit…

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 19 • saints 4

  Rev. Margaret Ellen Towner The first woman ordained as a Minister of Word &…

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 18 • generosity 3 (give something away)

For it is in giving that we receive. ― Francis of Assisi     Most…

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 17 • theology 3 (Bonhoeffer on Joy)

JOY: : a feeling of great happiness : a source or cause of great happiness…

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 16 • practice 3 (mindful eating)

  I love Christmas Cookies.  How about you?  They’ve begun multiplying within my reach these…

Advent Devotion 2015 :: Day 14• silence 2

“Silence frees us from the need to control others. One reason we can hardly bear…