By Davalynn Spencer @davalynnspencer Today is the fourth and final Sunday of Advent, a four-week tradition that marks the coming of Christ. We have looked at the themes of Hope, Peace, and Joy. This week’s celebration focuses on Love. The Bible says much about love. It is the
By Davalynn Spencer @davalynnspencer An advent wreath was not part of our Christmas traditions when I was growing up. We didn’t light advent candles during the holidays or talk about what they meant, so learning about advent as an adult became one more thing on my to-do list.
By Davalynn Spencer @davalynnspencer God loved, so He gave. He promised. He revealed. He pursued. He’s been after us all our lives, and to prove it, He came. In His most vulnerable condition, He could not be stopped. Yet, at the peak of His earthly walk, He surrendered
By Davalynn Spencer @davalynnspencer Do you need a reason to celebrate Christmas this year? Holidays for many people are difficult moments during which they grit their teeth and just get through. Reasons vary – from death of a loved one or loss of a friend, to economic hardship
By Davalynn Spencer @davalynnspencer A friend reminded me last week of the day-to-day aspect of faith when she mentioned an Old Testament challenge from the great warrior Joshua: “Choose you this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15 ). The reference was familiar to me, perhaps too much