Joseph Tarrant 12/15/24 Joseph Tarrant 12/15/24

The Stone Cold Tomb

An examination of the concurrent hope and sorrow present in the gift of myrrh; Article III in the 2024 Advent Devotionals series

William Stark 12/7/24 William Stark 12/7/24

The Deity’s Incense

A meditation on the spiritual truths revealed by the gift of frankincense; Article II in the 2024 Advent Devotionals Series

Luke Constantineau 11/30/24 Luke Constantineau 11/30/24

The Golden Crown

A reflection on the theological significance of the symbol of gold in the nativity story; Article I in the 2024 Advent Devotionals series

Christo et Doctrinae 12/25/23 Christo et Doctrinae 12/25/23

Restoring the City: Christmas and the Incarnation

A brief meditation on the wonder of Christ’s Incarnation, following a metaphor from the church father Athanasius; Article V in the 2023 Advent Devotionals series

Rachel Shamblin 12/24/23 Rachel Shamblin 12/24/23

Zion

A meditation on Zion, the New Jerusalem, and the perfection of the city; Article IV in the 2023 Advent Devotionals series

Vivian Claire 12/17/23 Vivian Claire 12/17/23

Jerusalem

A meditation on how the Old Testament’s portrayal of Jerusalem illustrates lessons for modern Christians; Article III in the 2023 Advent Devotionals series

Michael Peeler 12/10/23 Michael Peeler 12/10/23

Bethlehem

A meditation on how the city of Bethlehem reflects God’s plan for salvation; Article II in the 2023 Advent Devotionals series

Joseph Tarrant 12/3/23 Joseph Tarrant 12/3/23

Nazareth

A meditation on how God reveals himself through the mundane and humble; Article I in the 2023 Advent Devotionals series

Alex Hibbs 12/25/22 Alex Hibbs 12/25/22

Why Myrrh Matters

A discussion of why contemplating Easter is important at Christmas, through the lens of the carol “We Three Kings”; Article V in the 2022 Advent Devotionals Series