Tag Archives: Advent

And So the Adventure Begins…

Posted on December 1, 2024 by mitchteemley

Advent, the season leading up to Christmas, is the root of the word “adventure.” It means to finally arrive after a long journey. It is about Christ’s arrival. And ours. “The Lord is coming, always coming. When you have ears … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins

Posted on December 3, 2023 by mitchteemley

The season of Advent begins today. The word advent means “to arrive” in a notable or surprising way (Oxford Dictionary). Hence, it serves as the root of our word “adventure,” which implies daring, the unknown. In short: An experience that can … Continue reading →

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A Forever-Life

Posted on December 12, 2021 by mitchteemley

I found a friendly neighborhood tom cat picking at a dead bunny (we always look forward to our new brood of wild bunnies each spring). Heartbroken, I buried the remains. It’s as if God were continually reminding us, “Don’t get … Continue reading →

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When Wolves and Lambs Lie Down Together

Posted on December 18, 2019 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Rev. Shirley Hobson Duncan of A Pastor’s Heart. Shirley is a United Methodist pastor who has served at several churches in the Minnesota area over the years. I’ve enjoyed her challenging, inspirational posts for … Continue reading →

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And so It Begins…

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mitchteemley

Advent, the season leading up to Christmas, is the root of the word “adventure.” It means to finally arrive after a long journey. It is about Christ’s arrival. And ours. “One of the essential paradoxes of Advent: that while we … Continue reading →

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Advent

Posted on December 2, 2018 by mitchteemley

The season of Advent has begun. The word advent means “to arrive” in a notable or surprising way (Oxford Dictionary). Hence, it serves as the root of our word “adventure,” which implies daring, the unknown. In short: An experience that can … Continue reading →

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Should Jesus Followers Celebrate Hanukkah?

Posted on December 12, 2017 by mitchteemley

Jesus did. With Malachi, the last of the Old Testament prophets, God’s presence seemed to cease. 400 years passed, during which time, like the 400 years the Israelites had spent in Egypt, God was silent. Where was he? Had he … Continue reading →

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Advent

Posted on November 27, 2016 by mitchteemley

The season of Advent has begun. The word advent means “to arrive” in a notable or surprising way (Oxford Dictionary). Hence, it serves as the root of our word “adventure,” which implies daring, the unknown. In short: an experience that can … Continue reading →

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