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The ability of churches to share joyful stories that inspire action is especially important in hard times, writes an associate director for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity’s Thriving Congregations Coordination Program.
Link to author Sarah E. Forsyth
In this excerpt from his book “Migrant God,” the Rev. Isaac Villegas writes about an impromptu baby shower in a shelter for migrants with a story that is particularly resonant for Advent.
Link to author Isaac Villegas
In the mountain area devastated by Hurricane Helene, waiting has become a part of life. And for many, that life also entails the hard work of hope, writes a speaker, author and musician who lives there.
Link to author David LaMotte
The flesh-and-blood humanity of Mary’s motherhood has often been lost in our celebration of Advent.
Link to author Aleta Payne
The reality and context of Jesus’ birth are far more inspiring than the sanitized version that Western culture embraces, a pastor writes.
Link to author Jason D. Thompson
The season of longing encompasses both the joy and the pain of our very human desire for God, writes an author.
Link to author Jean Neely
Writing from her perspective as a former pastor and now frequent church visitor, an associate director for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity’s Thriving Congregations Coordination Program suggests simple, concrete ways to welcome the visiting stranger.
Link to author Sarah E. Forsyth
What might happen if we greeted the season with wonder and amazement?
Link to author Emily Lund
We can reframe the Advent season in order to reclaim it, writes an author and academic.
Link to author Shannon W. Dycus
Mary is understandably a focus of most Advent stories, but there are also lessons to learn from Joseph, writes a director of programs and grants at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Link to author Mycal X. Brickhouse
The shepherds’ story within the greater nativity offers wisdom for those mourning a loss during Christmas, a pastor writes.
Link to author Kalina Carlson
