Advent

For many people the lead-up to Christmas is a busy time of shopping, parties and fun. But Advent is a time of making space, of waiting and reflection. Over Advent we are offering daily resources and would love to walk with you on a journey of prayer and reflection during this season.

Showing 21 to 24 of 24 articles for Advent
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Advent: A time to wait
Advent challenges us to wait, and wait well. We resist quick-fix answers as we consider the slow movement towards the fulfilment of God’s salvation.
05 December 2012
Dr Paula Gooder, Freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies
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The struggle between light and darkness
Candles symbolise the struggle between light and darkness, reminding us that as followers of Jesus we are called to be lights, shining in the darkness
04 December 2012
Dr Paula Gooder, Freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies
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Looking backwards and forwards
Advent readings invite us to look backwards and forwards in many ways, Paula Gooder writes.
03 December 2012, 1 comment
Dr Paula Gooder, Freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies
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Our Advent blog
The season of Advent is both counter-cultural and challenging. We introduce our Advent blog with a prayer by Paula Gooder and a reflection of the season
02 December 2012
Dr Paula Gooder, Freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies
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