Scriptures: Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12 All throughout the scriptures, there is a constant  rhythm  of Christ calling us unto Himself.  This call is a personal invitation for us to abide in Him and with Him.  It can no longer be the faith of our fathers and our grandfathers.  We must choose to abide in the hope and love that He offers for ourselves.  We choose to accept His sacrifice and His saving grace extended to the Gentiles and to all the nations of the world. Christ came as a babe to raise us as spiritual sons of Abraham. The root of Jesse was birthed from the defeated stump to bring life and stand as a beacon to the nations. Let us come once more in to awe and reverence of the Lord Christ's entry in to this world. With this second candle, we light it in honor of the hope that burns bright in our hearts.  It is filled with visions of peace on earth and the lion and the bear living in harmony with the ox and ...

Last year we started the tradition of celebrating the advent season in our home with the lighting of an advent wreath.  This year, we desire to grow that tradition and share it with you as we journey through this season of advent.  Each Sunday evening we will post our family's interpretations of our own advent liturgy based upon the Revised Common Lectionary readings for this year.   (A note from Jim: We're choosing to read the RCL in the spirit of dwelling in the same Word as millions of believers all over the world who follow this tradition. We'll all be sharing the same Word and awaiting the same King.)  We read these words aloud as a family and sang the song below.  Please feel free to join us and share any thoughts you may have as we journey towards the manger together. ************** Scriptures: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44 The season of Advent is a time of preparation and remembrance. We come together to remembe...