Advent Conspiracy, Day 13

Advent Conspiracy, Day 13

Today’s Scripture Passage Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them, “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more...
Advent Conspiracy, Day 12

Advent Conspiracy, Day 12

We’re on Day 12 of Advent Conspiracy! The tenet we’re practicing today is to “Love All.” Given Jesus’ life and teaching, this concept should be an easy one for his followers, and yet we often struggle with pride, self-reliance, and judgment. From Advent...
Advent Conspiracy, Day 11

Advent Conspiracy, Day 11

During this season full of movement and tasks, it may seem that a prayer is not a proper activity. Perhaps it’s even frustrating to pull out today’s Advent card and see that the activity is to pray. “I don’t have time for that” you may...
Advent Conspiracy, Day 10

Advent Conspiracy, Day 10

“Thanks to processes which we set at work in them centuries ago, they find it all but impossible to believe in the unfamiliar while the familiar is before their eyes. Keep pressing home the ordinariness of things.” – Screwtape, from The Screwtape Letters by C.S....
Advent Conspiracy, Day 9

Advent Conspiracy, Day 9

The story of Christmas is one of restoring a relationship. Jesus Christ, the second member of the Triune God, was born as a human not only to remove our sin and usher in God’s kingdom but to restore the broken relationship between God and humanity. Our loving...