The Third Sunday of Advent (or thereabouts) [Re-light the first two purple candles] We Remember the Meaning of Advent Advent is a word that means “coming” or “visit”. In the Christian season of Advent we prepare for the “advent” of Christ at Christmas. Our preparation includes many things: • We remember Israel’s hope for the … Continue reading Advent: Lighting the Third Candle – Waiting for Joy
The Future of Social Media
Facebook, Instrgram, Twitter and Snapchat. Welcome to the exploding world of Social Media. Where will it all go and what trends are trending into 2014? Ryan Holmes, the CEO of HootSuite, a social relationship platform, recently wrote for Fortune magazine outlining five trends that could be poised to shake up the industry and the way we use … Continue reading The Future of Social Media
Advent: Lighting the Second Candle – Waiting for Forgiveness
The Second Sunday of Advent (or thereabouts) [Re-light the first purple candle.] We Remember the Meaning of Advent Advent is a word that means “coming” or “visit.” In the Christian season of Advent we prepare for the “advent” of Christ at Christmas. Our preparation includes many things: • We remember Israel’s hope for the coming … Continue reading Advent: Lighting the Second Candle – Waiting for Forgiveness
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela passed away yesterday at the age of 95. He was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politican and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the first black South African to hold the office, and the first elected in a fully representative election. His government focused on dismantling the … Continue reading Nelson Mandela
Unsung Hero: Irena Sendler
Let me tell you the story of Irena Sendler. It’s a name that I didn’t even know until a few weeks ago, but once I heard her story, I will never forget her. Irena was born in 1910 just outside of Warsaw. By 1940 she had become an administrator in Warsaw’s welfare department as Hitler … Continue reading Unsung Hero: Irena Sendler
Advent: Lighting the First Candle – Waiting for the Shepherd
The First Sunday of Advent (or thereabouts) We Remember the Meaning of Advent [Note: Someone can read or paraphrase the following. Or you might want to discuss the meaning of Advent together.] Advent is a word that means “coming” or “visit”. In the Christian season of Advent, we prepare for the “advent” of Christ at … Continue reading Advent: Lighting the First Candle – Waiting for the Shepherd