The Country Club Christian Church clergy and staff offer the following advent devotions for the 2019 season. Check back here Monday-Thursday, from Dec. 2-Dec. 24, for new devotions.
God’s Perfect Light – Anne Haraughty
December 9, 2019Isaiah 60: 19-22 Darkness is part of life as we know it. We are not strangers to violence, hunger, greed, hatred, isolation or fear. Yet, God loves us so much and wants better for us and from us. God has provided a pathway to God’s perfect light filled with peace, ... Read MoreGod Is with Us – Tyler Heston
December 5, 2019Matthew 1:18-25 At the end of this passage, Joseph suddenly seems brave, awaking with resolution. Matthew describes Joseph as righteous and obedient, but we may add afraid. His fiancée, with whom he intended to start a family, is already with child. This will bring social disgrace, even from family and friends, but Joseph ... Read MoreParenting – Joe Walker
December 4, 2019Luke 1:26-35 “You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.” Recently a young couple confided to me that they were trying to have a baby. Of course, I offered the traditional congratulatory affirmations and thanked them for letting me share in their ... Read MoreCelebration and Anticipation – Mike Graves
December 3, 2019Isaiah 11:6-9 When the prophet Isaiah gets around to describing God’s hopes for the world, the imagery sounds somewhat utopian. The wolf and lamb will lie down together, same for the calf and the lion, children will play where snakes live and somehow won’t be hurt. Woody Allen famously said ... Read More