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Day 4 – Vulnerability

Advent 2022

Day 4 – Vulnerability

“’For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was...
Day 3 – Motherhood

Advent 2022

Day 3 – Motherhood

“’In pain you will bring forth children.’ Genesis 3:16 NASB” (Erickson, 29). Erickson’s image today shows a pensive Eve reaching out to a happily pregnant Mary, putting her hand on Mary’s stomach. He writes, “Eve is experiencing hope and grace from a brokenness...
Day 2 – Light

Advent 2022

Day 2 – Light

“’The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.’ John 1:4-5 NLT” (Erickson, 21). Who am I? I can look in the mirror and describe to you what...
Day 1 – Annunciation

Advent 2022

Day 1 – Annunciation

“’Gabriel appeared to her and said, ‘Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!’ Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean.’ Luke 1:28-29 NLT” (Erickson, 15). For me, the announcement didn’t come from an otherworldly being. Though, as...

40 Days 2022

Day 39 – You’re Gonna Be Ok

Bill McMahon is the Proud father of McKenzie and Michael. Before Koni passed, they discussed and agreed that educating and raising their two children within the La Sierra community was one of the best life choices they had ever...