“Childlike Joy”, An Advent Poem

The following poem was written by Rev. Masyn Evans-Clements, and read during worship on the third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2024. Childlike Joy When I think of children, I think of joy. Unfiltered, Unhindered, Unrestrained. Joy comes so naturally to children;...

Childlike Peace, An Advent Poem

“Childlike Peace” There is nothing quite like the peace of a newborn. They find peace in everything. In the smell of a mother; In the touch of a loved one, Even in the embrace of a stranger. For a newborn, peace looks like sleep. They find comfort...

Is it Okay to be Thankful This Year?

I sit here thinking about Thanksgiving and the first thing that comes to me is, “Can it really be November already?” It’s been a year of changes for me and for our entire world. In this time of division, destruction, and uncertainty in our world, is it okay to think...
Preparing for a Childlike Advent

Preparing for a Childlike Advent

How is it that the Christmas Season is sneaking up on us once again? Yes, Hobby Lobby started putting up their Christmas decorations in July, and my three-year-old daughter may have asked me to play Jingle Bells in September, but somehow, I still find myself caught...