Advent
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Immanuel in the Garden
We are designed for God-with-us Neither accident nor self-made, but created, Knitted together for joy and pure desire, For flourishing in the presence, To hear the sound of steps at eventide feel no fear. We are walking, running contradictions, Hiding in the detritus of our failures As if this could camouflage our shame. Our deepest Continue reading
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Adventus
A providential reminder: Advent arrives every year, Enters into my impatience,and says Already, Not Yet. Already but not yet? When I was a child I didn’t know what this meant Outside of gifts under a tree– Mine, but not yet. Jesus says God knows how to give good gifts to his children. I worry about Continue reading
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Staying Awake
I’ve always had sympathy for the apostles who fell asleep while Jesus was praying in Gethsemane. I have even more sympathy these days, when a Friday night finds me, more often than not, passed out on my couch by 8pm. I wonder if they could have stayed awake better if they’d known why they had to Continue reading
About Me
I’m Stephanie – a perpetual student and aspiring hobbit. I love language, literature, and theology. I’m happiest when surrounded with good food, good company, and things that grow.
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