A Little Girl’s Amazing Season of Expectations

Dec 4, 2021

Advent. The season of expectations. When I was a little girl, the traditions of Advent filled me with all the emotions the season represents—Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Waiting for Messiah, God with us. On the first Sunday of Advent, my mother would light one candle...

The Scandal of Christmas, Advent Reflections on Four Unlikely Figures by Dr. William B. Coker, Sr.

Nov 1, 2021

My neighbor makes a habit of discovering special devotional books to study during the Lenten and Advent seasons on the Church calendar. This year, I’ll be giving her a fresh-off-the-press little gem, The Scandal of Christmas, by Dr. William B. Coker, Sr. Four chapters...

From Christmas to the Resurrection: My Quirky Tradition

Apr 6, 2021

While I love the Advent season and lighting candles leading up to the birth of Jesus and celebrating that Birth with family, I also love the Lenten season leading up to the Resurrection of Jesus in a much different way. Advent is the season of expectation. It’s...

A Smoking Wick or a Brilliant Flame?

Dec 15, 2020

I love the Advent season with all of its symbols. Garlands. Wreaths. Calendars. Creches. And lights. A seven-foot tree reigns over my living room. Garlands wind their way up the stair railing and drape the fireplace mantel. Enter through my front door, and a nativity...

Advent: Waiting for Treasure

Dec 10, 2019

December 1 marked the beginning of Advent this year on the Christian Church calendar. Advent. The season of anticipation, of expectation. We take time to remember how Mary and Joseph awaited the birth of Jesus. This chosen couple knew their son was special, but they...