When I went back to school to Briercrest College and Seminary, I had to take an English course. I had been out of school for a decade and I needed to “brush up” on my writing skills. In this class, we had to read a series of short stories. Each of these stories were filled…
It’s quite sad how the commercialization of Christmas has changed this time of “peace on earth” and “good will to me” to “stress in my life” and “grumpiness to one another.”
Instead of being a time of “rest” it has become a time of stress!
Yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of reflection and anticipation. It is a reflection on what God has done for us through His Son and it is a time of anticipation of His Return. So this week, I want us to look at Advent through those lenses and take some time to reflect on what Christ has done for us.