#AdventWord #Hasten #催促 ‘…what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God…’ 2 Peter 3:12 ‘As a parent of small children, my whole life feels like either hurrying or waiting. Hurrying to church or school. Waiting as my kid, determined to practice his new skill, very slowly zips up his own coat. Alas, I’ve discovered that no amount of anxious energy will hasten my kids out the door any faster. Advent is a chance for me to practice waiting and hastening at the … Continue reading Advent Word 2023 ‘Hasten’ 催促

#AdventWord #Herald #傳報喜訊者 ‘…lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear;’ Isaiah 40:9 ‘News traveled slower in Isaiah’s time than it does today. When something out-of-the-ordinary happened, folks didn’t find out about it from a text on the group chat or a post on social media. They might have learned about it from a herald: someone who travels long distances, climbs high mountains, to share the news. Here is your God! the heralds in today’s reading joyfully cry. I wonder what will grab your attention today, sharing tidings of comfort … Continue reading Advent Word 2023 ‘Herald’ 傳報喜訊者

#AdventWord #Grace #感恩 ‘I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus.’ 1 Corinthians 1:4 ‘When my father says grace before a meal, the beginning of his prayer often varies–giving thanks for family and guests, celebrating special moments. But each time his prayers conclude: “Bless this food and the hands that prepared it. May it strengthen us to go and do your work here on this earth.” Grace reminds us that our gifts don’t belong to us alone; everything we have is lovingly made and generously … Continue reading Advent Word 2023 ‘Grace’ 感恩