Peace Beyond Advent
Rebekah Vickery writes that the hope and peace of Advent鈥攅specially amidst darkness and chaos鈥攊s so much more than a once-a-year story.
Rebekah Vickery writes that the hope and peace of Advent鈥攅specially amidst darkness and chaos鈥攊s so much more than a once-a-year story.
Brooke Wellman shares a diptych painting inspired by the classic carol “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and the hope for glimpses of peace and light in our world.
Gabes Torres reflects on the story of Mary, and on how we respond to our own calling to live as people of hope in a world of division and fragmentation.
Emma Groppe offers a moving meditation on the rhythms of Advent and the liturgical prayer 鈥淟ord have mercy, Christ have mercy.鈥
Dr. Jo-Ann Badley writes about the angel鈥檚 opening words to Mary, 鈥淒o not be afraid,鈥 and what those words might invite us to be watching for today.
Danielle Castillejo writes about everyday moments when stress looms close in the dark, and the ongoing proclamation of Advent that carries in the light.
Abby Wong-Heffter writes about Mary, childbirth, trauma, and what a surprising moment of calm might reveal about our own cultural context.
Lisa Daley shares a portrait of Jerusalem that reflects her experience of feeling unfinished鈥攃aught between the birth of Christ and the coming restoration.
For 天美视频’s annual Advent series, Kae Eaton writes about an incarnational posture that affirms the dignity and humanity of all people.
Nicole Greenwald reflects on the disruption of incarnation, and on the Advent invitation to ponder consent, receptivity, belief, and asylum.