Today is Advent 15
Light the 15th candle on the Advent Log

Today is the Third Sunday of Advent
Light the third Advent Candle on the Advent Wreath

The themes for the Sundays in Advent designate this Sunday as the Sunday of Joy.

I have already written much about Joy, so I am going to just link those writings here.

The Oil of Joy

Joy has been a struggle for me, and I wrote about it as the answer against one of the Giants in my Land

I have questioned, but the Why of it is, that I must choose to rejoice – choose Joy.

This is one of my favorite Christmas Carols – it speaks the truth of salvation!

And here’s some updated versions:

More Advent Devotions

Advent Day 18 – Faith

Hi!
My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links.

• Got Questions provides a detailed explanation of The Roman’s Road.
• Billy Graham’s version of the Plan of salvation

Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear.
If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation.
If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

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