Moses walked with God in humility and face-to-face intimacy. His prayer in Psalm 90:12 captures the heart of why embracing rhythms of the church calendar matters in our spiritual formation: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Spiritual formation requires intentionality and commitment to the habits which foster growth and change—and change takes time. In our fast-moving lives, a disordered relationship with time often keeps us from engaging in pr

Advent invites us to slow down and enter a season of waiting and longing. To help us engage in this meaningful time of anticipation, we've gathered a few recommended resources. From devotionals to practices that follow the rhythms of the church calendar, Advent offers an opportunity to journey through the Christmas season with renewed hope, peace, joy, and love. Advent devotionals: Let the Weary World Rejoice by Dr. Gail Johnsen Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional  by Paul D

I can’t believe Christmas is days away. Time passes quickly the older we get—at least, that is how it seems. However, from the world’s perspective, the Desire of Ages could not come soon enough. When God’s love incarnate left the womb of Heaven for a mother’s virgin womb in Nazareth, except for a few, the world nearly missed God’s love alive and crying in a Palestinian village. This love is not abstract or distant but tangible, earthy, and transformational, revealed in Jesus

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Advent, the four-week season leading up to Christmas, invites us to slow down and reflect on the profound mystery of God becoming human...

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From Pastor Matt Thomas MA, Solid Rock Church, Springfield, Missouri The Fullness of Time book series - one short volume for each season:...

Advent, the four-week season leading up to Christmas, invites us to slow down and reflect on the profound mystery of God becoming human...

As December approaches, Christians worldwide prepare for Advent—a sacred season of anticipation and reflection leading to the celebration...