Advent’s Task – Preparing Room in Our Hearts For Jesus

Christmas is upon us, along with the myriad of expectations we carry with it. Things like – finding the perfect gifts, entertaining our friends and close family, special holiday traditions like stockings, holiday parties, a photo on Santa’s lap. Expectations run high.

Today, I’m wondering, if I am including or expecting Jesus in my Christmas preparations? Does it take some work?

I’m thinking Advent may be similar to preparing for company coming for dinner. It requires some preparation and planning. Making some room at the table of my life. Clearing out some space. Getting ready for the one coming.
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Thanks Giving. A Sacrifice of Praise.

Does anyone else notice that people are less polite these days?

Politeness seems to be a lost art. Please and thank you’s are rarely heard. I am old fashioned and I crave, yes, crave, politeness. Niceties. Love them. “Please” and “thank you’s” settle me. Make me smile.
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The Leasts – Do You and I Notice Them?

Recently, I was scrolling down the long list of forty plus comments on a fellow blogger’s post, the list went on-and-on, everybody wanted to add their mark of approval, their accolade, to the beautifully written post.

I had to stop myself – take my finger off the down arrow – and think.

Perhaps, a comment might be more needed on a less popular blog. I went with my gut instinct and found a strong, but otherwise, unnoticed blog post to comment on.

How easy it is for me to follow ‘the greats’ – the obvious winners, the stand-outs, in their field – whether it be sports, speaking, or writing. I get in line with a large number of followers to join, to sign up, and to follow a ‘great’. It’s easy. It feels right. [Read more…]

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