written by Rev. Carol Cooper Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Each year in… Read More Advent Devotional: Friday, December 21 – The Longest Night

written by Rev. Carol Cooper Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, NRSV (emphasis mine) “For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the… Read More Advent Devotional: Wednesday, December 19

written by Rev. Carol Cooper Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 NLT 14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 For the Lord will remove his hand of judgment and will disperse the armies of your enemy. And the Lord himself, the King… Read More Advent Devotional: Monday, December 17

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11 RSV Be not afraid: for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all people. For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Devotional Thought: Unopened gifts. Are they still gifts? I think so. But… Read More Advent Devotional: Friday, December 14

Scripture: Matthew 13:44 NIV The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Devotional Thought: This parable shows that joy is the fuel moving us forward. After finding the… Read More Advent Devotional: Wednesday, December 12