Advent 2013 – Dec 6
One of my professors at theological college was a Jewish rabbi. When we discussed this passage of scripture, he told the class that most Jews interpret “virgin” as “young woman”, but his understanding of the original Hebrew was that “virgin” was the correct...
Advent 2013 – Dec 5
The wise men came. They came and worshipped a child born into poverty. They came and worshipped a child with gifts of their very best. They came and worshipped for they knew that He was the King of all kings. As we prepare ourselves this holiday season to share gifts...
Advent 2013 – Dec 4
There we are, minding our own business, when the messenger of God comes. Abruptly, blindingly, terrifyingly. As much as we may yearn for a more tangible God, a more definite Presence, when it comes it can be altogether too real. And so we don’t go looking too hard. We...
Advent 2013 – Dec 3
Has anyone ever forgotten your name? Or called you by the wrong name? It is a common experience: you are remembered, but your name is not. But a name is so intrinsic to our self-identity. It is given to us by another (for the most part) and it differentiates us from...
Advent 2013 – Dec 2
The angel said to her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” --Luke 1:30 It is striking how frequently an angelic encounter, in Scripture, includes those lovely words: Do not be afraid! In part, that may have something to do with the fact that...
Advent 2013 – Dec 1
So begins another season in the church. The season of Advent is upon us. Join with us at Cruxifusion for daily devotionals written by our members who wish to share the good news with you this season of waiting and anticipation. It seems like every year when December...
2013 Advent Devotionals
Starting tomorrow we will be having short daily Advent devotionals posted on our website. We hope you will find them a blessing as we continue to seek to lift of Jesus Christ as our source of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love this Advent season.