THURSDAY OF ADVENT 1

When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realized that he was speaking about them. They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds, because they regarded him as a prophet.MATTHEW 21:45-46 Advent – Day 5Thursday, December 7Amos 3:1-112 Peter 1:12-21Matthew 21:33-46 In his book, Jesus and the Disinherited, theologian Howard ThurmanContinueContinue reading “THURSDAY OF ADVENT 1”

WEDNESDAY OF ADVENT 1

But do not ignore this one fact, beloved,that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years,and a thousand years are like one day.2 Peter 3:8 Advent – Day 4Wednesday, December 6Amos 3:12–4:52 Peter 3:1–10Matt. 21:23–32 When God speaks of time, it has a different definition. The circular shape of the Advent Wreath symbolizesContinueContinue reading “WEDNESDAY OF ADVENT 1”

TUESDAY OF ADVENT 1

“Grace” by Eric Enstrom “Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.”MATTHEW 21:22 Advent – Day 3Tuesday, December 5Amos 3:1-112 Peter 1:12-21Matthew 21:12-22 I have long been fascinated by the photo above. It’s titled “Grace” and, according to Wikipedia, it was taken by a Swedish born American photographer named Eric Enstrom. InContinueContinue reading “TUESDAY OF ADVENT 1”