The Joy of Advent (Randy)

In this short Advent devotional, we explore how biblical joy is not found in perfect circumstances, but in recognizing God’s presence and grace given to us through Jesus at Christmas. It will be a chance to slow down, welcome Christ, and rediscover the joy grounded in God’s gift of grace.

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Closer to God: Living Generously (Chris)

Chris shares perspective from his book WISEgenerosity on how the five types of generosity (possessional, personal, social, emotional, relational) lead us towards faithful discipleship and being more like Christ in our lives.  You also will learn your own Generosity Personality Type as a way to better experience and express giving that is W.I.S.E.: Well-grounded, Inspired, Satisfying, and Effective.

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Closer to God: W.I.S.E. Generosity (Chris)

Drawing from his book WISEgenerosity, Chris leads us in considering how giving and altruism in all of their forms are essential virtues for full and faithful lives.  We are made to be generous because God is generous, and Christ modeled perfect generosity.  For us to experience the full transformational potential of generosity, it must be W.I.S.E.: Well-grounded, Inspired, Satisfying, and Effective.

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