Author: Emily Chase

Looking forward to learning about some of the other joys of having a prepared heart? Here’s another Advent thought for my faithful readers. When I worked as an adoption agency counselor, one of my tasks was to help with post-adoption support groups. These families had prepared a home for a child but often the parents …

After all these days of Advent, we can finally shift our focus and look forward to some of the rewards of our preparation. Read on to see a portion of all God has prepared ahead for us! When my husband Gene and I sold our home and moved to our retirement community, we did an …

In less than a week, Christmas will arrive! I love the Advent season, but we all know that it is only the precursor of Christ’s birthday celebration. From January 1st, we can count the exact number of days until December 25th. And if we forget, mall merchants are more than happy to remind us exactly …

Only one week remains before Christmas arrives at our doorstep. My prayer is that these Advent devotional thoughts are helping you to get ready for that happy event. My husband’s birthday arrived again in November. That morning, I looked at his photo and assured him that I loved him and wished him a joy-full day, …

What films do you and your family watch each year as Christmas approaches? Before you sit down in front of the TV, take a moment to read another Advent devotional. If you have ever watched a Star Wars movie or been a Star Trek fan, the films may have amazed you with their visual effects …

As we get ready for Christ’s arrival in another week, we also need to remember to prepare for the second advent of Christ. Welcome back as we expand on that idea with another Advent thought. As a child, did you ever make a paper chain to count down the days until Christmas? Each day, you …

Was yesterday’s Advent thought harder to accept? I am glad you came back. Stick with us as we learn more about preparing our hearts for Christmas. The angels sang in Bethlehem, “Peace on Earth and good will towards men,” but yesterday we saw that God prepares a feast for us in the presence of our …

Back for more? Today we can add another helping to our plate as we celebrate our Advent theme of “Preparation.” Who doesn’t like a Christmas feast with all the trimmings? Ham or turkey, stuffing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes swimming in gravy, and pies for dessert. And someone pushing it at us, saying, “Have some more!” …

Yesterday we saw that each of us has a responsibility not only to prepare our own hearts for the arrival of the baby in the stable but also to prepare those around us to seek God. This year, with the help of my daughter, I was able to get all my shopping and gift wrapping …

Getting excited about opening those brightly colored Christmas packages hiding in the closet or under the tree? Take time to read one more Advent devotional before going about your day. Did your parents teach you not to run with scissors? Did they warn you not to put your fingers in electrical sockets? Did they train …