Advent
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Meaning of Advent: A Season that Invites us into God’s Timing
by Alexei Laushkin This season leading up to Christmas, traditionally known as Advent, can be very busy, so much so that we can miss the staggering invitation, peace, and tranquility which is the timing and pacing of God’s kingdom. “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” captures this reality well. Consider some of these lines: And…
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Advent Invites Us Into God’s Timing
by Alexei Laushkin This season leading up to Christmas, traditionally known as Advent, can be very busy, so much so that we can miss the staggering invitation, peace, and tranquility which is the timing and pacing of God’s kingdom. “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” captures this reality well. Consider some of these lines: And…
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Anticipating Immanuel in Troubling Times
by Alexei Laushkin The Prophet Isaiah introduces Immanuel in a very unusual way. Soon after his call and commission he is discoursing with Ahaz King of Judah, as the captivity of God’s people becomes an ever increasing reality. Ahaz is beset by every side by powerful enemies. Isaiah is talking about the alliance that is…
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Trump, Plato, Advent and Doubting Thomas
December 9 2015 by Alexei Laushkin This was an ugly week on the Presidential campaign trail. As a conservative it’s not my habit to call out a GOP candidate this early in an election, but this week one of the candidates was so vile it’s hard not to speak up. In case you missed it…