Tag: Advent
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Becoming Truly Human
In his work On the Incarnation, the 4th century church father Athanasius of Alexandria wrote, “He [Jesus] became what we are that we might become what he is.” At first glance, it might be easy to think Athanasius means we become god–or a god. Certainly theologians over the years have argued that. But that’s not […]
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We Look for Light: Readings and Reflections for Advent
I’m happy to share with you a little devotional I wrote for Advent, We Look for Light: Readings and Reflections for Advent. There are twenty-five readings with related Scripture passages and questions. I pray it’s a blessing and that it helps you worship Christ this Christmas!
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Day 23: Christmas: A Mission to the Nations
[Through Jesus we have received] grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:5-6) The first Christmas was a mission trip. The mission trip of all mission trips. Jesus left the comforts […]