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The Wait is Almost Over
The Wait is Almost Over

We have the opportunity to wait on the Lord and prepare for His coming.  It is important to stay excited all the time and anticipate His arrival, the wait is almost over. 

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Humbling Ourselves this Advent Season
Humbling Ourselves this Advent Season

In the coming weeks we will see the image of Jesus as a helpless baby in the middle of a crowded and dirty cave; now is the time to embrace that image as one of humility. This December we have an opportunity to follow His example and humble ourselves to God’s will.

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They Won't Be Expecting That!
They Won't Be Expecting That!

I think that too much of the time, we think we have God’s plan for us all figured out.  We get into a routine and then when something happens that isn’t according to “the plan”, we are completely thrown off and our lives get turned upside down.

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Waiting
Waiting

Welcome to Advent, a season of waiting.  Advent is the season between the Sunday after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.  This time of advent is defined as “waiting for someone notable,” and I’d say we’re waiting for someone quite notable.

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