Today we are looking at Simeon’s role in the Christmas story and His close relationship with God. You must listen to the music selection for today. It’s a beautiful, inspiring song.

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 read today’s entry, simply click on the link below.

Advent Devotional Thursday, December 19, 2013

Welcome to our Advent Devotional  for Tuesday, December 17. Today we look at Elizabeth’s role in the Christmas story.

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 read today’s entry, simply click on the link below.

Advent Devotional Tuesday, December 17

Today we look at more prophecies about Jesus that foretell of his suffering. While suffering is a difficult reality of life, we can take heart in the fact that Jesus can redeem our own sufferings.

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 read today’s entry, simply click on the link below.

Advent Devotional, Friday, December 13, 2013

Welcome to Day 11 of our Advent devotional. Today we consider two prophecies of the Bible that foretell of Jesus’ birth. It’s exciting to see the history behind these stories of the Bible.

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 read today’s entry, simply click on the link below.

Advent Devotional Wednesday, December 11, 2013

” I am the LORD your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt; Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” Psalm 81:10

Jane and I welcome you to Week Six of  Simple Thanks! Remember to count it all joy when you fall into various trials,blessings-it’s the key to living fully in the moment with God! Life is a gift–rejoice and give thanks.

Introduction to Week 6 Studies

Weekly Homework

Each week we will add your assignments to a password-protected post. Look for the password every Tuesday evening in your email. Below you will find homework for each level of study. Feel free to change from Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3  as your schedule allows! Remember, there is no pressure to complete every activity. These are just options for your growth. They can be accessed at any time, even after the study ends.

Level 1, Study: Weekly Goals 

• For Week 6 please watch SESSION 5: Empty to Fill
  
• Complete the study guide  and between sessions homework PDFs.
• Add to your 1000 Gifts List.
• Feel free to do any of the other activities from Levels 2 and 3 as your time allows.

Level 2, Community: Weekly Goals 

• For Week 6, please watch SESSION 5: Empty to Fill
• Complete the study guide  and between sessions homework PDFs.
• Add your 1000 Gifts List.
• Answer the question on the Speak Your Mind comment section at the bottom of this post.
• Join the Community Call, Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. EST on Talk Shoe (Information on TalkShoe is in your weekly email.)
• Listen to the Podcast  above for information empty to fill.

 Level 3, Opportunity: Weekly Goals 

• For Week 6, watch  SESSION 5: Empty to Fill
• Complete the study guide  and between sessions homework PDFs.
• Answer the question on the Speak Your Mind comment section at the bottom of this post, join the Community Call on Wednesday night on TalkShoe, and listen to the Podcast at the link provided above.
• Don’t forget to check out our private Facebook page. Leave your comments about this week’s study,post your prayer requests, or share any insights/questions you may have. Only members of our Bible study group will see these posts.
• In the evening, do devotions 21-25 the One Thousand Gifts Devotional journal.
• Read chapters 10-11 in One Thousand Gifts trade book by Ann Voskamp.
• Take advantage of the Extra Simple resources by clicking on the links below:

Extra Simple Resources

Joyce Meyer Complaints Part Two

For your listening pleasure, please enjoy Mannheim Steamroller’s beautiful Stille Nacht

 Questions of the Week (Please respond in the Speak Your Mind section at the very bottom of this page).  What is something God has given you that you can regift and pass on to others?

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 of Advent.

To read today’s entry, simply click on the link below.

Advent Devotional Tuesday, December 10, 2013