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“Lent is rather seeing how to take steps into God’s future so that we are no longer defined by what is past and no longer distracted by what we have treasured or feared about the present. Lent is for embracing the baby given to old people; resurrection to new life in Easter; and the offer of a new world made by God from nothing.”
― A Way other than Our Own: Devotions for Lent
― A Way other than Our Own: Devotions for Lent
“Surround yourself with people
who don't just ask
how you are doing.
Surround yourself with people
who make an effort to
make sure they are part of
the reason you are doing so well.”
― Uncaged Wallflower
who don't just ask
how you are doing.
Surround yourself with people
who make an effort to
make sure they are part of
the reason you are doing so well.”
― Uncaged Wallflower
“December is... by Stewart Stafford
December is all that we give,
And whatever we receive,
It is those who surround us,
And those who have taken leave.
December is celebrating light,
Where only darkness dwells,
It is the ripping of wrapping paper,
And tempting culinary smells.
December is letting go,
Of all the past year's fails,
And starting anew in January,
As time again chases its tail.
© Stewart Stafford, 2021. All rights reserved.”
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December is all that we give,
And whatever we receive,
It is those who surround us,
And those who have taken leave.
December is celebrating light,
Where only darkness dwells,
It is the ripping of wrapping paper,
And tempting culinary smells.
December is letting go,
Of all the past year's fails,
And starting anew in January,
As time again chases its tail.
© Stewart Stafford, 2021. All rights reserved.”
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“January is the calendar's ingrown hair.”
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“As my Advent celebration approaches its end, I remember how merciful the Lord has been. My eyes move reluctantly from the manger. But if I emulate the wise men, who followed the star that led them to Jesus, my view will move across the poignant scenes of Christ’s mortal life, be stopped short by wonder and gratitude as I consider the incomparable gift of His atonement, crucifixion, and resurrection, and then lift to the promised dawn of His second coming. As I consider His promised return, I might ask myself, “When that day comes, will I kneel and joyfully exclaim that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the Light of the World, my Redeemer, Deliverer, and Savior, or will it be truth that compels me to confess His name?” Today, as my celebration by candlelight of His first advent draws to a close, I resolve to let Him prevail in my life so that my adoration of Him in the brilliant light of His second advent will be spontaneous, heartfelt, and unrestrained.”
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