As we venture into this 2nd week of Advent we long for God’s peace to enfold us. The hustle and bustle of the season threatens to leave us weary and worn. However, this space of time beckons us to stillness, peace and reflection. I think of the shepherds who were Read more…
Before time began deep darkness enveloped the formless earth. There was no light to pierce the dark. But God saw beyond the darkness into a world created for his glory. He envisioned a people created for a relationship with himself. Therefore it was with joy, a world was born in Read more…
She would remember that night always. Her expectations of life had changed that evening. Much of the presumption of her life remained unfulfilled. However, in her unmet expectations she found promises kept. The whiff of smoke from the dying embers, the feel of the smooth wooden stool beneath her touch Read more…
Wrapped up in this Christmas season is the celebration of Advent. The word Advent is translated from Latin as ‘coming‘. It seems that a coming always is preceded by a waiting. During the season of Advent we reflect on the coming of Jesus as a baby. He came as our Read more…