Advent
Light in the Darkness
Read: Isaiah 60:1-9 Arise, shine, for your light has come. (v. 1) One of the most enduring sources of Advent Bible readings is the book of Isaiah. Even if you
Ben Van Arragon December 1, 2025
Read: Isaiah 60:1-9 Arise, shine, for your light has come. (v. 1) One of the most enduring sources of Advent Bible readings is the book of Isaiah. Even if you
Read: Psalm 27 Wait for the LORD! (v. 14) What can be more harrowing than waiting for the morning on nights when anxiety keeps you awake? Waiting makes the minutes
Read: Psalm 46 Be still, and know that I am God. (v. 10) Natural disasters are scary. Destroyed homes, loss of life, and the chaos of displacement—experiencing it ourselves is
Read: Psalm 30 I shall never be moved. (v. 6) Do you remember climbing the first hill on your first rollercoaster ride? You got to the top, and for a
Read: Psalm 18:27-42 You equipped me with strength for the battle. (v. 39) For me, long distance running didn’t come easy. I started by walking, and I wasn’t fast. Over
Read: Psalm 86 Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. (v. 11) The heart is vital to
Read: Psalm 107 He delivered them from their distress. (v. 6) It had been a while since I’d cried hot, angry tears, but there they were, uncontrollably rolling down my
Read: Psalm 91 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you. (vv. 2-3) “9-1-1, what’s your
Read: Psalm 63 My soul will be satisfied. (v. 5) Imagine being lost in a desert—the last drops of water in your flask ran out three days ago and you’re