Bethlehem | 2021 Advent Devotions

Bethlehem | 2021 Advent Devotions

2021 Advent Devotions Micah 5:2-5a | December 19, 2021 Bethlehem by Bill Tuck Micah’s promise of a new ruler coming from the town of Bethlehem is a familiar theme to Christians in the Advent season. Bethlehem was the hometown of King David and was predicted to be the...
Sing to the Lord a New Song! | 2021 Advent Devotions

Sing to the Lord a New Song! | 2021 Advent Devotions

2021 Advent Devotions Isaiah 42:10-18 | December 18, 2021 Sing to the Lord a New Song! by Emily Sumner Sing to the Lord a new song! What a refreshing call to action after a difficult almost-two years now for our society and world. In verses 10-12 of this passage,...
David’s Prayer | 2021 Advent Devotions

David’s Prayer | 2021 Advent Devotions

2021 Advent Devotions Psalm 25:1-10 | December 17, 2021 David’s Prayer by Bert Browning This very personal prayer is attributed to David, who seems to be the rock star of Hebrew song writing. In its passionate lyrics David opens his heart and soul to God and,...
A New Covenant | 2021 Advent Devotions

A New Covenant | 2021 Advent Devotions

2021 Advent Devotions Jeremiah 31:31-34 | December 16, 2021 A New Covenant by David Elliot One recurring burden of adulthood is the need to enter into contracts. Mortgages, car loans, business agreements—all require each party to concur with the terms of the accord or...
Rejoice in the Lord Always | 2021 Advent Devotions

Rejoice in the Lord Always | 2021 Advent Devotions

2021 Advent Devotions Philippians 4:4-7 | December 15, 2021 Rejoice in the Lord Always by Bette Schwall We continue our Advent journey focusing on four verses from the book of Philippians. These are words Paul wrote to his Christian friends. Paul, himself, was in...
Joy and Hope | 2021 Advent Devotions

Joy and Hope | 2021 Advent Devotions

2021 Advent Devotions Philippians 1:3-11 | December 14, 2021 Joy and Hope by Vivian Clingenpeel When I looked at the passages available for writing an advent devotional, I found that these verses gave me a sense of joy and hope, so I eagerly signed up to spend time...