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  • A Poem for Advent

    A Poem for Advent

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    Kolby Atchison
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    With the Christmas season now in full swing, there tends to be a strong focus on the joys of being young. This is notably displayed in the excitement our culture generates around shopping and gift-giving, particularly for children. Movies like Home Alone, Elf, and A Christmas Story feature the idea of youthfulness prominently in their…

  • The Advent of Christ as an Act of Teaching

    The Advent of Christ as an Act of Teaching

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    Patrick Egan
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    The advent season is upon us and this blog post will explore how advent expresses God’s educational heart for humanity. You are likely familiar with the following stanza: O come! O come! Emmanuel! And ransom captive Israel; That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. This hymn speaks both to the…