Advent For Evangelicals

Christmas approaches
With the burden of tradition.

The city is decorated in holiday glitz.

We search for gifts amid the crowds.
Shouldn't we read the prophet's words?

Shouldn't we search for the Bethlehem babe?

Shouldn't we listen for the angel's message?

"Peace on Earth."

An old tradition calls to us from the past.

We, who abandoned the trappings of the Church,

Are called once more to Advent.

Let us remember
That a child born two thousand years ago

Changed the world.

His message is simple and unadorned.

Love God

And Love your neighbor.
Listen for His words.
"I am come."

Photo by daveiam

Choice

We are in the midst of selecting
Our next President.
How do we know who to choose?
Study.
Pray.
While I may feel
My choice is God's choice,
My neighbor may feel likewise,
But vote for someone else.
Jesus said to love your neighbor:
Republican or Democrat.
When we demonize the other,
We break Christ's command.
Forgive us our political passions
As we forgive the political passions of others.
Deliver our nation from evil.
Let this nation's choice be yours.
Remember God can use anyone.

Image by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com