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Advent Joy – The Ecstasy and The Ache
By Jack Urban O, the ecstasy and the ache and the kiddywink glee; A long-awaited joy, ripens into the thrill Of waiting. The Father’s heart torn ’tween child and thine…
Advent Joy – Abode
Ellen Pointer Abode I, II, III linocut print While contemplating Advent readings and canticles that exude joy, I rested on Micah 5:2-5a, Psalm 80:1-7, Hebrews 10:5-10, and the Visitation in…
The Snow Says Amen
A Christmas nightmare. A parent grieves over a son at death’s door. What hope remains when faith is dying too? Only the faintest prayer, maybe, breathed more than spoken, a…
Middle East Partners: Faith in the Ravine
By John Raines The Father’s small generosities feel the most lavish, I thought, walking out of a small shop in the Middle East. We’d just purchased icons of the prophet…
Awaiting Shalom
By Sarah Logan Born to die; how death frames life! I lean in close; breathe Baby’s breath. I lift you up in moonlit glow – Come, be the balm for…
Advent Peace
Julia Damion Peace Oil on paper The second week of Advent centers on God’s peace amidst a dark and turbulent world. In our lives, peace is often overshadowed by turmoil…
