Three Short Takes
 
1. I am using the Advent devotions from the booklet provided by our Adult Ministries program. The daily meditations in “A Grand Miracle” are based on a verse of Scripture and short reading from Christian writer C.S. Lewis and then a paragraph or two by compiler of the book himself. I find devotions to be insightful and helpful in these early days of our journey to Bethlehem’s manger. There are still copies available in the Chapel and Sanctuary and it’s not too late to make “A Grand Miracle” part of your Advent preparations.
 
And speaking of devotions, I am planning to offer some recommendations for those looking to begin the discipline of daily devotions or who are looking for new devotional resources for the new year.  If you have found a particular source – online or hard copy – the be helpful, would you please let me know.  Author and title should be enough.  You can respond by using the contact form (click here). Continue Reading »