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Advent Week 3: Resist the Rush

12/1/2022

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This is an excerpt from "This Will Be a Sign to You" , December 15.
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"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." 
-Philippians 4:19, NIV


I know. I know. I know. It seems impossible during the holidays. But, resist the rush. If I can do it, you can do it.
 
As a recovering people pleaser, busy body, and control freak, “letting go and letting God” has been the absolute hardest thing for me. My tendency is to bust down doors instead of waiting for God to open them. It makes more sense to rush instead of rest.
 
Really, this is a sin- gluttony. This is desiring it all more than longing for God. This is wanting Christmas to be on our terms rather than the way Jesus designed it.

So, what is the true intent behind this season?

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Advent Week 1: Don't Miss the Messiah

12/1/2022

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This is an excerpt from "This Will Be a Sign to You" , December 2.

“And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.”
-Luke 2:7, NIV


There are several people mentioned in the Bible who completely missed out on the miracle of Jesus’ birth. 

Let’s start with the owner of the home Mary and Joseph stopped by while she was in labor. Jesus literally could have been born in his house and, because it was presumably already full, Mr. Homeowner sent them to the barn instead. Then there’s King Herod who, upon hearing a religious king was born, felt jealous instead of joyous and wiped out every boy baby in order to eliminate any perceived threat to his throne. This last one is the real shocker. The high priests and religious experts even missed God coming to earth. Despite knowing all the scriptures, prophecies, and exactly where Christ was to be born, they never even went to see if He had arrived. 

Who didn’t miss Jesus?


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Advent Week 2: Scandalously, Recklessly Good

11/30/2022

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This is an excerpt from "This Will Be a Sign to You" , December 9.

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
-Isaiah 9:6, NIV


Jesus was born into the business of defying the odds. His job description has always been performing miracles in the meek and mild, glorifying the humble, and bending history in favor of those whom He loves. 

Present news headlines make us forget that we have a great God working in our ordinary lives. We dwell on seemingly impossible situations and lose our real hope. We see all the dark places in the world and become blind to the fact that we are the light. 

Maybe we forget for a second what the present world is trying to tell us and remember what Jesus has been telling the world for over two millennia... 

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    Kaley Rivera Thompson is an author, copywriter, public speaker, and musician. She serves as the Director of Communications and Donor Relations for the student sports-centric nonprofit she and her husband, Gage, run called Twelve. When she's not championing other women, cheering on the rising generation, writing or playing her guitar, Kaley loves to sip strong coffee, go on hikes, or take a day trip to the mountains with her family. She takes the most pride in being a mom to two little girls, Lina and Lili. You can follow her on instagram at @kriverathompson or find out more on her website at kriverathompson.com.

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