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 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.
—Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)
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December 1-25
Advent is a time set aside for reflection on the coming of the Savior. Marked by a spirit of expectation and hope, the four weeks leading up to the celebration of Christmas call Christians to focus on the joy of Christ's birth.
Reflections: Advent
These quotations from Augustine, Madeleine L'Engle, Walter Wangerin, Jr., and others will stir the heart and mind as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord.
compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
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Word Made Flesh
Quotations to stir heart and mind about the Incarnation.
compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
Christianity Today, posted 12/20/2002
Advent: Close Encounters of a Liturgical Kind
'Tis the season when even the free-ranging revivalist pulls up a chair to the table of historic liturgy.
by Chris Armstrong
Christian History Newsletter, 12/6/2002
Christmas Countdown
When does the holiday season really start?
by Elesha Coffman
Christian History Newsletter, December 2001
Skipping Advent?
Mine is no longer the house without an Advent Wreath.
by Chris Armstrong, Leadership guest columnist
Leadership Weekly Newsletter, November 29, 2004
Advent a Foreshadow of Good
PreachingToday.com Illustration
One meaning of Christmas is that God wants us to know, through this First Coming, how much we have to look forward to in the great Second Coming.
Prison Cell: Picture of Advent
PreachingToday.com Illustration
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, imprisoned by Hitler during World War II, writes to his fiance on one lesson learned from life in prison …
Learn More about the History and Traditions of Advent
If you're new to the celebration of Advent, or want more information, be sure to read The Season of Advent, a comprehensive exploration of the spirit of Advent, its historic roots and the traditions surrounding the festival. This site, from the Christian Resource Institute, also offers helpful information about the Church Year and provides daily Scripture readings for the season.
For an extensive directory of online resources that can be used in personal and corporate worship, click here.
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