HOPE, PREPARE, JOY, LOVE-IT'S THE SEASON OF ADVENT!

“Behold, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel--which, when translated, means, God with us” (Matthew 1:23, AMP).

This beautiful banner hangs in the narthex of Christ Church Cathedral in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas! Not only was the church impressive, but the banner expressed perfectly the sentiment of this joyous season of ADVENT.

Lord, you bring light into our darkness.

My spirit says, "Yes!" "Thank you Lord for this wonderful Christmas Season!"

We express HOPE for the coming of our King, Jesus Christ!

We PREPARE with anticipation of being a part of a royal priesthood which saves us from a dismal and dreadful existence.

We understand that we have a safety net that cradles us from destruction and sin.

We experience and embrace a new JOY, a real and deep down JOY because our righteousness is made perfect in Christ.

And finally we can walk in and realize a life changing LOVE the empowers us to rejoice in the knowledge that God is with us!

Learn more and appreciate what the coming of Christ means for your life. There's an interesting website which explains this Christian Season of Advent that I thought you'd appreciate: The Voice, Biblical and Theological Resources for Growing.

We are excited about the coming of Christ! Let's celebrate and sing with thanksgiving. Select some soulful, spirit filled,anointed music that encourages you to lift your voices and rejoice that the light of Jesus can surely dramatically alter, brighten our lives and remove the darkness of defeat! Declare with me friends that it's a new season. Feel the flutter, our hearts are over come with glee as we give birth to our spiritual reawakening! Holy Ghost we know it's you!

Lord we prepare for your coming!

How Great Is Our God! Bishop Morton

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ENJOY YOUR SOJOURN WITH MATT MCCLURE

Outstanding Photography by Matt McClure

Journey with Matt
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A cheerful heart is good medicine.

Proverbs 17:22

Friends, do you need a change of pace, some new scenery? Well, while you are contemplating your next get-away for summer vacation, that long awaited annual cruise, (if your budget can stand it), the Spring community garden walking tour, or a week stayvacation; I encourage you to first revisit and enjoy Matt McClure's photos and travel with him around the world to several marvelous destinations today! Imagine the opportunity to travel to another country in the middle of your worday? No need to stay huddled over those spread sheets and pages of reports, or grabbing that laundry basket. Just for a moment free yourself before you commence that next task, that conference call, or addressing those items on your to-do- list. I beleive the eyes of your soul yearns for a new view!

God has blessed Matt and he's willing to share his awesome phototgraphs!

Come, allow him to share this treat with you! Willingly follow Matt McClure who's been to several exciting continents and met many extraodinary people. His lense has caught the beauty and essence of these people, their cultures and home land. This adventure costs you nothing. Delight in this hassle free traveling- it's a mental sojourn and it's good for your health. Breathe and relish in what's before your eyes. I warn you , you may just get lost in Peru, Switzerland and Ghana! Oh let's not omit Burkino Faso. Yes indeed your spirit will feel lighter!

Matt appreciation is an understatement- I can't thank you enough for your heartfelt generosity!

Joyfully Sharing:

Linda Mose Meadows, Author

The Blessedness of Believing

A Devotional Journey of Life's Lessons and God's Promises

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/