The Painted Advent devotional for today is named Heaven’s Loss. This title made me consider something I’ve never thought of before—how hard it must have been for the angels to watch Jesus go. Jesus coming into the world is a startling event, a heavenly invasion. We could not come to God, so He sent His Son […]
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Advent Devotional Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Today we are looking at Anna’s role in the Christmas story. Anna was a woman who trusted God with her life after suffering a tragedy. If you’d like a bit of background about Advent, please read Day One’s entry. Keep persevering in your desire to draw closer to God during this season of Advent. To […]
Advent Devotional Tuesday, December 10
Welcome to Day 10 of our Advent devotional! In today’s devotional, we see the establishment of God’s church and the importance that the church plays in our lives. If you’d like a bit of background about Advent, please read Day One’s entry. Keep persevering in your desire to draw closer to God during this season […]
Is There an App for That? by Mary Kane
Christmas and Advent Roundup
Christmas, one of the most meaningful times of the year, is only a few weeks away. I’m scurrying around trying to get the house ready for one of my favorite seasons. It’s always a good reminder to me that as I bask in the twinkling lights, glistening tree, and stockings hung by the fireplace and […]
Parenting Chronically Ill Children with Kimberly Ehlers
Do you or someone you know parent a chronically ill child? If so, you’ll want to listen to this encouraging Only By Prayer podcast with Kimberly Ehlers and Jane VanOsdol. Kimberly’s 13-year old son was diagnosed with a serious illness shortly after birth. Listen as Kimberly offers hope and suggestions to parents of chronically ill […]
