Advent

Artists Advent Project – Guest Post

The Special Transcendence of Art in this Season

-by Lisa Colón DeLay

The pre-Christmas season of Advent is largely overlooked by both the general population and many (Protestant) Christians alike. This sad omission shortchanges our awareness of the God’s Presence. It undercuts readying the manger of our hearts for … Continue reading

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The Eschatological Necessity of Advent

What if in our most honest moments we admit we really want things to stay the same? Republicans and Democrats posture as though they want a new way – a post-partisan solution to what ails our out of sight spending habits. Really, they just offer another illustration of Black … Continue reading

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The Past Tugs and the Future Pulls – Advent Beginnings

I found this short post from three years ago pointing toward the First Sunday in the Season of Advent. I am reposting as the theme still persists.

Sunday marks the beginning of the Season of Advent. We emphasize anticipation, expectation. We also might need remember, disappointment and defeat. These … Continue reading

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