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Advent for the Hopeless
The advent season is filled with shopping, families, parties, gifts, and joy. We all seek the perfect picture of Christmas with presents under the tree and houses decorated to the hilt. This is the epitome of Christmastime. Advent was never meant to be like this. The story of Christ's...
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Evangelical
Be it unto me according to thy word
There are several moments in the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, that bring me to a reflective halt, such as her response to the Angel Gabriel’s announcement that she would carry the Son of God in her womb. Luke 1:38, ‘Be it unto me according to thy word.’ Typically, when we...
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Progressive Christian
Advent Hope: Awakening to the Divine in a World of Violence
This Advent, may we awaken to the hope of a world in which we see God’s presence in everyone.
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From Fear to Joy: The Three Comings of Christ
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General Christian
A Pre-Advent Invitation: Sitting in the Darkness
Wouldn’t it be interesting if, instead of plunging directly into the Advent season, we had a mini-season in November that invited us to reflect on the Trinity?
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General Christian
Christmas in November
The calendar says Ordinary Time, but our hearts and souls cry out for Advent throughout the year.
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184: The Weird and Wonderful Roots of Christmas Traditions (w/ Dr. Michael Foley)
Study The Genealogy Of Jesus
183: Making the Most out of Advent (w/ Mike Pacer)
Imagining the Reality We'd face without the Promise and Reality of Christmas
On the Ninth Day of Advent...
The Mystery of the Red Advent Box
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Contemplative
Daily Prayer with Alignment’s Interfaith Calendar of Light
Trance: On shared singing and other diversions
Holding Darkness - Awaiting Light
The Arrival: Receiving the gift of Advent today
Contemplative Books to Read and Savor During Advent and Christmas
A Pre-Advent Invitation: Sitting in the Darkness
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Evangelical
The Inn Had No Room; Does Your Heart?
With the End of the World Comes the New Creation
The Latest Heretical Movement
Be it unto me according to thy word
Learning to Walk in the Dark
"Many Shall Be Offended"
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4 Weeks of Advent, 5 Things You Should Know
Who is the "Son of God"?
Advent and Environmental Repentance: Psalm 72, Matthew 3:1-12
Is It Too Early to Decorate for Christmas?
Tripped Up to See God
The Days After Christmas
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Two Very Distinct Prophets
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"The beginning of the end of death’s dominion"
Regarding Two Christmas Carols
Christmas or Easter?
"Christmas as Devotional": Christ appeared in order to reconcile us
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New Visions
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There is No War on Christmas
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Advent, Integration, And Metaphorical Pregnancy
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Advent for the Hopeless
Have Yourself a Rashomon Christmas
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Returning Straight to Jesus at Christmas
A Special Christmas Message (Part 2 of 3)
A Special Christmas Message (Part 1 of 3)
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Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.