A prayer for Advent 1
Christ child growing in Mary’s womb, What will you bring into this world? Will you bring hope to my despair? Will you..
Spend the holidays with your household: Population one
You’ve seen the pleas from the CDC: “Spend Thanksgiving with just your immediate household this year.” My sister called me this week and..
Advent and Christmas in a pandemic year: Ideas from Presbyterians
Pastors all over the country are sharing ideas – and a certain amount of anxiety – about how to celebrate Advent and..
Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas: 100 Ways to Make the Season Sacred
Traci Smith Chalice Press, 128 pages Reviewed by Lauren G. Cochran This book is God’s gift to parents, pastors and Christian education..
Advent devotions — 2020 (Year B)
Advent time: Devotions for the congregation Are you looking for theologically sound, inspiring and affordable Advent devotions for the congregation? The Presbyterian..
The world is about to turn
I had the happy privilege of serving on the Committee on Preparation for Ministry in North Carolina. We coached, encouraged and challenged..
Late Tidings
After more than eighty of such purple seasons, you might think there would be nothing left to look toward, get ready for...
The God of life and new life
Guest commentary by Aaron Neff I sat at the bedside of a longtime member of my congregation, who was not very responsive,..
Waiting for Jesus
I am supposed to be waiting for Jesus. That’s what I tell people for four weeks every November and December. “Stand guard...
Dirty Nativity
Guest commentary by Joshua Musser Gritter Silent night, holy night Mary screams, Joseph paces back and forth. “Will the baby survive?” All..
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