Category: Toward Christmas
Day 2 – Creation
Today, guest post by poet Violet Nesdoly reflects on the story of creation. Glory Tour “God’s glory is on tour in the skies … unspoken truth is spoken everywhere” Psalm 19:1,4 MSG The stars ar... Read More
Dec 1 – The Righteous Branch
Before we begin our Bible Stories, let’s pause and consider the Promises made concerning Jesus birth. We have the advantage of looking back, making connections between promise and fulfillment ... Read More
Advent Series – 2017
Welcome to Toward Christmas, the Advent Blog of Four Parts Hope, I can hardly believe that it’s the end of November already, yet, here we are! I’ve been looking back through past years and... Read More
Dec 25 – By your side
Merry Christmas! Advent is complete and so is this Advent writing journey. Psalm 85 has been providing some grazing space for me for a couple of months now – especially the section which beg... Read More
Dec 24 – Pilgrimage
Footsore Well-heeled fatigue Glamping pilgrims fixed on Luminous singularity Heartthrob Hope in the throat, quest through the night Sprinting to the finish Offering gifts Hands raised © 2016 – ... Read More
Dec 23 – Return
My escape fantasy involves a touring bus, equipped with everything needed for the meandering life – no connections, no ongoing responsibilities; just an ever-changing road offering an ever-expanding... Read More
Dec 22 – Arrival
Their arrival surpassed expectations – how could they not change us, as we opened ourselves to new life? Yes, there were surprises. We never anticipated Caleb to be 1 in 68 affected by autism no... Read More
Dec 21 – Questions
Will this, savior-son work with his hands, nailing wood into usefulness? Can a father teach his son to build the New Creation? © 2016 – Laurel Archer and Laurel Pritchard Photo Credit – P... Read More