by The Church @ HP | Dec 2, 2020 | Advent 2020
Hope In recent weeks, especially because of the Thanksgiving holiday, I’ve been focusing on developing a grateful spirit. I’ve started an online gratitude journal, done some reading about the benefits of being more appreciative of life’s gifts and made a conscious...
by The Church @ HP | Dec 1, 2020 | Advent 2020
I believe everyone, despite their privilege, find themselves sometimes feeling hopeless. This year has dealt us many blows. I believe that it can also provide us with the best lessons in hope. I am a calendar carrying, list maker not because I am organized but of my...
by The Church @ HP | Nov 30, 2020 | Advent 2020
Keeping awake: Christ’s miracles of Love Joy Peace Hope As I write this the day after Thanksgiving, I am reminded of something Kate Bowler said in a recent podcast. She was talking about Advent, and called it our time of “almost Christmas.” Kate wrote a favorite book...
by The Church @ HP | Nov 29, 2020 | Advent 2020
“What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’” Mark 13: 37 I love the way this verse in Mark ends – it’s an assertive reminder for us to be alert to the presence of God. It’s counterintuitive but this year has reminded me that in times of great challenge we often...
