by seasonbowers | Dec 20, 2019 | advent, christmas, joy, Uncategorized
Ready or not, here comes Christmas!! In just a few days we will be celebrating the birth of Jesus. Are you ready? If not, it’s ok, neither were Mary and Joseph. That’s the thing about life, we’re not usually ready for what’s next. We get so...
by seasonbowers | Dec 19, 2019 | advent, christmas, joy, Uncategorized
Peace. We sing about it. We are supposed to be enjoying it in heaps this time of year, after all it’s what the angels declared we would receive. “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” Luke 2:14 So why is...
by seasonbowers | Dec 18, 2019 | advent, christmas, joy, Uncategorized
Friends, it’s coming. Can you feel it? My goal for Joy Bringer’s Advent is to help us stay more centered and deeply connected to the Joy Bringer, Jesus. In Hebrews chapter one, the writer is describing the relationship between Jesus and the Father and...
by seasonbowers | Dec 16, 2019 | advent, christmas, Faith, joy, Uncategorized
Today’s Christmas song lyrics are ones that fly under the radar, but have the power to literally destroy sin and death! Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the new-born king. Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinner reconciled. Do you wonder if God has...
by seasonbowers | Dec 14, 2019 | advent, christmas, Faith, joy, Uncategorized
Mary, did you know? It’s a great song…but also an interesting question. As I think about Mary, my heart is stirred. We only have a glimpse into her heart, mind, and life, and the rest is, well, unknown. “God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a...
by seasonbowers | Dec 12, 2019 | advent, christmas, Faith, joy, Uncategorized
White? Black? Red? Green? Blue? Let me explain. For many of us, our childhood Christmases were red and green and sparkling with hope and possibility. Bright lights twinkled with our heart’s desire. The smell of food and the sounds of laughter are carved into our...
