Advent Conspiracy, Day 8

Advent Conspiracy, Day 8

Vintage Church North When the busyness and great expectations of this season overwhelm us, two things we quickly abandon are prayer and hospitality. We rely on our own own strength to get things done, and with tasks as our focus we miss truly seeing those around us....
Advent Conspiracy, Day 7

Advent Conspiracy, Day 7

The birth of Jesus was the deepest, most heartfelt song the world has ever heard; God’s beautiful masterpiece making a debut. Today, Christmas is not a song of worship, but an entire genre of music. It’s almost a right of passage for a recording artist to...
Advent Conspiracy, Day 6

Advent Conspiracy, Day 6

Saint Nicholas St. Nicholas of Myra was an actual historical figure who was born around 270 A.D. and died around December 6, 346. He lived in modern-day Turkey (a far cry from the North Pole!) and served as a bishop. There’s no doubt he lived an extraordinary...
Advent Conspiracy, Day 5

Advent Conspiracy, Day 5

God made promises to his people, and subsequently the world, starting all the way back in Genesis 3. These are promises of love made by a loving Father. Take note of what God declares in Jeremiah 33:14-16: Jeremiah 33:14–16 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the...
Advent Conspiracy, Day 4

Advent Conspiracy, Day 4

Today’s Advent Calendar scripture and activity deals with the tenet to Worship Fully. Advent is a tradition in the church that dates all the way back to the 4th Century. The word Advent is based in a latin word meaning “coming” or “arrival”, and it points to the...