Third year in a row of our hummingbird building a nest on our patio. Same light every year! #beautiful #blessed #perspective

Love this weather. So rare to actually get decent snow and not just an ice storm. Sad it’s over in a day!

Jesus says that the kingdom belongs to the childlike. Those who are powerless, without legal status, most dependent upon the goodwill of the ones around them. #peace #love #hope

#love #pray #50501

The Church lives, speaks, acts, and loves from a focus beyond the problems of this world. #church #jesus #love #peace

Who will celebrate Christmas correctly?
Whoever finally lays down all power, all honor, all reputation, all vanity, all arrogance, all individualism beside the manger.
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
#merrychristmas #jesus #church

And, finally, we come to Love. Capitol-L Love - agape - the substance of which God is made.
#love #advent #god #christmas

"On this Advent Sunday of Joy, we reflect on Zechariah's story. Like Zechariah, we may struggle to believe in joy again, but in the gift of silence our joy can find renewal. Without the distraction of talking, we can absorb the small wonders around us that point to final joy. #AdventJoy

Last Sunday, we delved into the Advent theme of peace. Luke's gospel dramatically contrasts Caesar Augustus' embodiment of the violent peace of world governments against the selfless, inviting power of God as an infant. Join us this Sunday as we turn our attention to Christian joy. #advent #church

🌟 As Advent begins, we reflect on hope, waiting, and restoration. Jeremiah's prophecies amidst Judah's turmoil promise renewal, assuring us that God has not forgotten us. The "righteous Branch" prophecy hints at the Messiah.

As we step into the final month of 2024, we also enter the first month of the Christian year!

Let's embrace this transitional period by immersing ourselves in the spirit of #Advent, focusing on #hope, #peace, #joy, and #love.