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“Advent” means “arrival” or “coming,” and it’s a season of the year that Christians have observed for centuries anticipating the birth of Jesus. But for many, December flies by with a flurry of activities - Leaving you worn out and just glad it’s over at the end of the month. It can be the most stressful time of the year. But what if this season actually brought you closer to Christ? What if you were able to create some space to really feel the longing for Jesus to arrive? What if there was time for reflection and refocusing, so you can experience the gifts that Jesus brings—love, peace, joy, and hope? This blog of daily devotions is offered as one simple tool to help us connect with Christ more deeply in the days leading up to Christmas. It will be centered on the core themes of the Christmas story, publishing reflections Monday through Saturday around the themes of...
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Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Perhaps one way that God’s peace can come to us this Christmas is through the reminder that His Word can be trusted. May it bring you peace to know that Jesus’ birth story isn’t just a Hallmark nicety but a real, world-shaping, life-altering event rooted in the soils of history. God showed up. It happened. And just as sure as he came 2000 years ago, He comes afresh whenever we’re ready to welcome Him in. His story can change our story, and then we too become witnesses.
Listen to the song “Emmanuel (His Name is Jesus)” from the Colors of Christmas Mountain Worship album to continue your reflection time with a moment of worship. All songs mentioned in the Advent Reflections Podcast can be found on Mountain’s YouTube Channel at MountainCC.org/YouTube or on Spotify by searching for the playlist “MCC Advent.”
Mountain is one church with multiple locations. Come and be part of a community of people on the journey to discover more about Jesus. Everyone's welcome. Find out more about in-person and online service times and locations at MountainCC.org.
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