Cruxifusion

“Supporting, inspring and connecting Christ-centred leaders and congregations within the United Church of Canada”

Advent Devotionals Thanks

We at Cruxifusion would like to give thanks for the contributions of many people this Advent as we posted daily devotionals. Without our gifted friends we would not be able to provide such inspiring words to you. We also want to thank you, our readers. It is our hope...

Advent 2013 – Dec 25

Merry Christmas! I suspect many of you aren’t reading this until after Christmas Day. You’ve been spending time with family and friends; wrapping and unwrapping; cooking and eating; going out and coming home. That’s as it should be. I pray you are having a good...

Advent 2013 – Dec 24

Ok, call me a Grinch—especially for saying what I’m about to say on Christmas Eve: I don’t think the Wisemen saw Jesus when he was an infant in a manger. (I’m ducking so I can avoid the volley of projectiles headed my way). If we read the rest of the story in Matthew,...

Advent 2013 – Dec 23

Anyone who has witnessed the birth of a baby knows what absolute love can look like. My last two children were 40+ hour failed attempts at home births yet despite the seemingly  endless hours of pain and frustration with meddling doctors, something magical happened...

Advent 2013 – Dec 22

We read in Luke 1:29 that when Mary received the news about the impending birth she was “perplexed,” or “troubled.” Dare we say that Mary was just a little fearful? And when Joseph is brought in on the plan he was told, “Do not be afraid.” It sounds so simple, but it...