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Advent Week 1: Vigilant Hope
Advent 1 – Hope Hope doesn’t always arrive as a bright light or a sudden breakthrough. Sometimes it comes quietly—like the first candle we light on the Advent wreath. Small, steady, but enough. Over the years, I’ve learned that hope isn’t naïve optimism. It’s the kind of hope that grows after walking through long nights,…
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A Mighty Fortress: Finding Stability in Remembrance
On this day of remembrance, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God reminds us that true refuge is found not in human defenses, but in God’s enduring love. As we honour those who served, we also find comfort in the promise that peace and justice will ultimately prevail.
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The Reformer Who Sang in the Storm “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Martin Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” The year was 1527, and the plague had come to Wittenberg. The university closed. The Elector ordered everyone to leave the city. But Martin Luther refused. “I am here by God’s call,” he said. “I don’t care if the devil is in Wittenberg. The church must care…
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God’s Faithfulness in Our Growing Years
What burdens—like guilt or regret—might you be carrying that God is inviting you to release? Aging is not a retreat from purpose—it’s a sacred continuation of God’s story in us. Through every season, His faithfulness sustains us and His grace renews us. Like Mrs. Thompson, who learned to let go of her lifelong guilt and…
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Resting in God’s Plan
In the later seasons of life, it’s comforting to know that every twist and turn is part of God’s divine plan. Drawing from Jeremiah 29:11, this reflection encourages seniors to trust in God’s faithfulness, even through uncertainty, loss, and change. Through personal stories, scripture, and prayer, we’re reminded that God’s love is constant—and His purpose…
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Some Healthy Ways to Relieve Your Pain
Grief looks different for everyone, but comfort often comes through small, simple choices. Whether through music, time in nature, journaling, reading the Psalms, or turning to God in prayer, each step can bring peace and healing. Remember—God is close to the brokenhearted and walks with us in our pain.
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Seen, Loved, and Never Alone
Loneliness can feel overwhelming, but God’s love and the care of friends can bring comfort and hope. Even in our loneliest times, God places people in our lives to show us we are seen, valued, and loved. Maria’s experience is a beautiful reminder of this truth.