Rev. Mary Frances Gaston encourages us to look forward and think about how will encouter God in the coming year.

Bonita Gill shares Howard Thurman's thoughts on crying through the hard things God calls us to do.

Rev. Carol Gullatt tells us about an old tradition, Women's Little Christmas, and shares a prayer that honors it.

Andy Rickles encourages us to be hopeful during Advent.

Rev. Ted Leach explains why light is so meaningful, especially during Advent.

Rev. Donna Godwin guides us through an examen using the themes of Advent.

Rev. Nancy Hasting Hornsby shares a poem and family traditions for Advent.

Bishop Jonathan Holston shows us how reading the week's Lectionary scripture allows prayers to rise up within us.

Lament, Robert Ferrell observes, can be the doorway to healing.

Bishop Jonathan Holston is inspired to pray using hymns such as "Sweet Hour of Prayer."