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Advent 12.23.22

“no place for them…”

Advent invites us to make room. Whether it’s making room for the homeless or making room to remember the birth of Christ, it is a wonderful way to celebrate and experience the coming of the Kingdom of God.

Our Savior’s coming into the world was an encounter with homelessness. The sense that night is coming, tiredness from travel and the need to rest safely. To add to these tensions, Mary started with her labor pains and we can only imagine the level of anxiety Joseph was going thru—if we can only find a room. The manger was the only space they found. Though cold, they found warmth among the animals there. And what is most notable is, though with many challenges, Jesus was born to heal, give, love, inspire, die and rise as savior. Making room can be witnessing the birth of God’s good news.

Advent 12.19.22

“My soul magnifies the Lord
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”

Mary’s response makes evident the beautiful overflowing reciprocity we get to experience of being grafted and restored into the relationship with God! We get to know what it means to bless and be blessed!

Advent 12.17.22

The season of Advent invites us to believe… Mary believed. In this momentous encounter, Mary expressed notable faith and firm trust by stating her resolute willingness to let God’s way be. “Here am I, the servant of the Lord. Let it be with me according to your word.”