Advent

Last week, we entered the beautiful season of Advent, my favorite.  It is my favorite because I receive the best gift ever!  No, it’s not a beautiful handbag softer than butter or a sweater so cozy I would hug the Mongolian mountain goat sheared for it!  The best gift ever is…

Every season is special by God’s design, but celebrating the birth of Jesus is meaningful, hopeful. Are you filled with HOPE-the expectation and desire for something better (better than you ever dreamed of) to happen?  Is that possible when you are overwhelmed, skeptical and dreams have been pushed down too deep to readily recall? Yes,  the HOPE is Jesus! He came for you.

Not only is Jesus HOPE, but He is PEACE! Any one reading this have too much PEACE?  Conflict surrounds you, family drama, struggling relationships, political upheaval, war, conflict is everywhere.  Grief and loss leave you depleted. The enemy does not want you to have PEACE. You know that, right?  But, on the midst of whatever you face, you can have PEACE.  The same PEACE that was with Mary and Joseph as they traveled to Bethlehem. Jesus is PEACE. The best gift ever is Jesus!