by myconcretedove | Dec 12, 2021 | Advent, Blog, Christian, Joyful Living, Reach, Teach
It is the third week of Advent, and this week we focus on Joy. We’re talking about the sweet joy of the Lord, who is the joy in Christmas that lasts all year long. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s pretty easy to recognize a joyful person. I mean, there’s...
by myconcretedove | Dec 10, 2021 | Five Minute Fridays, Grace and Truth, Inspire Me Monday, Joyful Living, Reach, Teach, Uncategorized
One starry night in Bethlehem, shepherds saw the glory of God through visiting angels, who shared the news — a Savior is born! Picture a star-filled night over pastureland outside of the city where shepherds are resting, with their flocks, after a long...
by myconcretedove | Dec 5, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Joyful Living, Serve, Teach
In this second week of Advent, our theme is peace. So, that makes me think about the many names we have for Jesus, one being Prince of Peace. In the book of Isaiah, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace long before He arrived in Bethlehem. Sar Shalom is the Hebrew form...
by myconcretedove | Nov 28, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Family, Joyful Living, Serve, Teach
There is a never-ending hope in Jesus, which is the theme for this first week of Advent. So Purple is typically the candle color for this week (click here to learn more about the candles and the traditional Advent wreath), sometimes called the Prophesy candle. You can...
by myconcretedove | Nov 23, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Joyful Living
Advent marks the season just before Christmas when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. Then, with sweet anticipation and preparation, we sing O Come, O Come, Immanuel. Webster defines Advent first as the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed...
by myconcretedove | Nov 1, 2021 | Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, October Free Write, Teach
Hello Friend, Hello Friend, How are you feeling today? I know there are days when you are weary. That is why I’m calling on Jehovah Gibbor Milchamah, the Lord Mighty in Battle. The Lord who fights for you. How has He shown Himself in your circumstances? Just...
