1 Corinthians 12:21-26 Interdependence, RECONCILIATION. Independence says, I can do it myself; Interdependence says, I cannot do it alone; we need each other. The goal of interdependence in the church (and among churches) is to reflect the unity of the body of Christ in the midst of its diversity. God has gifted different parts of the body, including different … Read more
The Meaning of Advent Advent, from the Latin word *adventus* meaning “arrival” or “coming,” originated in the 4th and 5th centuries as a preparation season for new Christians being baptized at Epiphany in January. Initially, Christians observed forty days of penance, prayer, and fasting. It was during the Middle Ages that Advent became associated with … Read more
Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas Day—a time of preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus, also known as Christ Mass. It is a period of prayer and meditation on the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament, as well as an expectation of the New Testament promise that Christ will come … Read more