Dec 23, 2025 | Advent Devotional
Scripture Reading “You are the light of the world.” — Matthew 5:14 White — The Unveiled Light Smoke Rise is a unique family of faith. From the outside, it can look a little messy with people of many political opinions, philosophical outlooks, and theological...
Dec 16, 2025 | Advent Devotional
Scripture Reading “We hope for what we do not see; we wait for it with patience.” — Romans 8:25 Violet — The Deep Expectant Light Violet is scattered most by Earth’s atmosphere, yet the cones that filter light in the human eye are not sensitive enough to fully...
Dec 9, 2025 | Advent Devotional
Scripture Reading “In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” — Isaiah 30:15 Gray — The In-Between Light A couple of years ago, my family spent the advent season keeping vigil with my father as he was in his final hours of life, only to face a similar vigil...
Dec 1, 2025 | Advent Devotional
Scripture Reading “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 Black — The Hidden Light The first COVID-19 Advent season in 2020 was unlike any we had known. During Advent we gathered in a sanctuary with masks in place and a...
