Advent
Advent, which stems from adventus, or “coming,” is a time for Christians to contemplate both Christ’s first coming to the world as baby and his return in glory. It’s also a time to reflect on important foundations of the Christian faith, including the Incarnation and the Virgin Birth.
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We’re not awaiting a helpless baby, but a righteous and powerful judge.
'Tis the season when even the free-ranging revivalist pulls up a chair to the table of historic liturgy
The Light of the NationsThe visit of the Magi draws our attention to the global nature of the gospel.
How a Hard-Won Pregnancy Prepared Me for AdventElizabeth, Mary’s mentor, helps me see the Incarnation in a new way.
An Advent Image Is Worth a Thousand WordsThis season, we’re invited to see symbols of the Nativity not as quaint supplements to doctrinal truth but as robust invitations to faith.
Magi’s Gift Under Threat: The Steep Decline of the Frankincense TreeUsed in worship for millennia, the tree’s resin is in dangerous demand due to popularity of essential oils.
Fleming Rutledge: Advent Begins Where Human Potential EndsThis season invites us to turn our face toward the future of God, not man.
Let the Psalms Be Your Guide This AdventIn Old Testament poetry, we find echoes of our deepest longings.
Observing Advent Makes Me Feel Less AloneFollowing the rituals of the church calendar remind me that my life is part of the larger story of God’s creation, redemption, and restoration.
Is the Wisdom of Mary Unique for a Teenager?Psychology suggests why we shouldn't look down on the faith of the young.
Nobodies Were the First to KnowWhen God announced the birth of Christ to sweaty, uncouth shepherds, he signaled something important about the kind of Messiah he was sending.
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