Category Archives: Advent

Advent (Hope): In the Dark

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Bob Patrick

I can remember Lydia and me guiding our three children down into our 100 year old basement during tornado season in Birmingham, tornado sirens blaring.  Every time we got up at midnight or 3:00 AM and gathered our little ones … Continue reading →

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Advent (Hope): Human Longing

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Bob Patrick

Advent as a liturgical season that leads into Christmas did not begin to formulate among Christians until the 5th century CE.  Until then, there was no formal recognition or celebration of the birth of Jesus.  When it did formulate, it … Continue reading →

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Advent (Hope): Lending Promise

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

“Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey towards it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us…  It lends promise to the future and purpose to the past.  It turns discouragement to determination.” ~ SAMUEL SMILES, Self-Help   Christmas … Continue reading →

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