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Advent 2024

Day 3 – Feathers

Advent 2024

Day 3 – Feathers

Dear Jesus, This is the first time I have ever written You a letter. I want You to know that for most of my life, my prayers have been about telling You what I think I need. I remember, at six years old, asking for a bride doll; that was the most essential thing in my...
Day 2 – Questions

Advent 2024

Day 2 – Questions

“Dear Jesus.” This is maybe the first full phrase I learned to speak in my household. Like learning to walk, say my alphabet, or count to ten, folding my hands and closing my eyes was central to my upbringing. So why is something so basic such a source of insecurity?...
Day 1 – Nervous and Hopeful

Advent 2024

Day 1 – Nervous and Hopeful

Dear Jesus, I’m a bit nervous about this Advent blog. I’m wishing we chose something more fun and lighter, like having church members share their favorite Christmas recipe and why it’s special to them. Maybe we can do that next year. Why am I nervous? Well, what we...