As the Day Ends As the day settles into quiet, there is a tenderness to the soul that daylight often conceals. The noise fades. The distractions loosen their grip. And in that stillness, we begin to see more clearly what has held our attention and affection. The statement before us is searching: we must beginContinue reading “When the Heart Is Exposed Before God”
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Why Advent Is the Right Time to Take Sin Seriously
DID YOU KNOW Advent is often framed as a season of gentle anticipation—candles, carols, and the quiet hope of Christ’s coming. Yet Advent is also a season of honest preparation. John the Baptist’s voice still echoes through these weeks: “Prepare the way of the Lord” (italics added). Preparation in Scripture is never sentimental. It isContinue reading “Why Advent Is the Right Time to Take Sin Seriously”