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Advent Week Three – The Anticipation of Hope

by mgeisen | Dec 17, 2023 | spirituality

We strive for an Emmanuel hope that God is with us. Our lives and the places surrounding us are covered in darkness, filled with grief-laden moments that leave us to believe our broken hearts will never heal. But many years ago, Hope was born and His name is Jesus....

Advent Week Two – Preparing Our Hearts for Hope

by mgeisen | Dec 10, 2023 | spirituality

“Hope is hope because of faith, because of a trust that believes something good is on the horizon. Light is on the way.” Shadow and Light by Tsh Oxenreider In this second week and every week of our lives, we are preparing our hearts for hope. We learn through the...

Advent Week One – Searching for Hope

by mgeisen | Dec 3, 2023 | spirituality

I stood mesmerized by the flame that flickered and cast shadows on the walls of our kitchen. My family was gathered around the table and dinner was about to begin. I didn’t know, what I didn’t know. It wasn’t until I was an adult I discovered that I was searching for...

The Journey of Advent Begins Now

by mgeisen | Nov 27, 2023 | spirituality

The beginning of a journey is always uncertain but with uncertainty comes hope. ~Lisa Wingate from Tending Roses The journey begins now. The calendar will soon say December 3. My heart taps slowly, “It’s the life you are living now.” I have already begun, while my...