In today’s devotional we consider that sacrifice requires offering something up to be consumed, and usually some blood loss. And we realize that it is only the sacrifice of Jesus is sufficient to take away our sins.

In today’s devotional we consider how we all sin, no matter how much we try to control ourselves. But we realize that what God wants from us is not perfection, but a willingness to repent, change, and be changed by the transformative love of Jesus Christ.

In today’s devotional we think about how Jesus came not just to save us, but also to give us life--a new kind of life. And we realize that when Jesus gives a gift to us, it isn’t like the gifts we give, it is of a scope and scale that can be difficult to even comprehend.

In today’s devotional we consider how, when we wait on the Lord, our waiting will not end in disappointment. And we realize that sometimes, when we are in our darkest hour, it when the light shows up in our lives.

In today’s devotional we consider how, when we wait on the Lord, our waiting will not end in disappointment. And we realize that sometimes, when we are in our darkest hour, it when the light shows up in our lives.

In today’s devotional we consider how waiting is not just part of the Christian life, but an essential part of it. And we realize that even if we wait in the valley of the shadow of death, we do not wait alone.

In today’s devotional we consider how waiting is not just part of the Christian life, but an essential part of it. And we realize that even if we wait in the valley of the shadow of death, we do not wait alone.

In today’s devotional we think about the relationship between the sun and the moon, and how this informs our understanding of Advent. And we realize that reflected light is a great metaphor to explain how we are called to live our lives, today.

In today’s devotional we consider how the comfort of God is a thing that can transform our lives. And we realize that nothing we do that provides us momentary relief compares to the comfort of God, which brings us home.

In today’s devotional we consider how Advent is a time to waiting, but a waiting of anticipating hope. And we realize that even if we wait in a time of darkness, light is coming into the world.