Second Sunday in Advent
You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning;
my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28
You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning;
my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28
The Year was 280 A.D. when in the town of Patara located in present day Turkey, a wealthy elderly couple who were unable to have children finally gave birth to who would be an only son; they named him Nicholas.
Perspective can change everything, and it comes down to our choice. You’ve heard it before; We can look at a glass and see that it is either half full or half empty. One is a positive outlook and one is negative, and both perspectives are correct.
Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Peace treaties here and there. There is so much conflict in our world, no wonder many live in fear, anxiety and with little hope of improvement. Peace is usually defined as the absence of conflict. Some want peace at any price which often leads to regret giving up what you would rather hold on to.