December 9, 2018 Kate Watkins ’19 PSALMS 25, 110; ISAIAH 5:1-7; 2 PETER 3:11-18; LUKE 7:28-35 2 Peter was written for an impatient audience. The author chides early Christian congregations for doubting the second coming of Christ, reminding them that God promises righteousness through Jesus. Christians look forward to Christmas because we await a Savior Read more about People of Action | Advent December 9, 2018[…]

December 8, 2018 Margaret Overton ’20 PSALMS 49, 80, 90; ISAIAH 4:2-6; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18; LUKE 21:5-19 Bible passages that reference nature are nearly always my favorites, but Isaiah 4:2-6 felt different, and I had a hard time figuring out where it fit in with the rest of the Christmas narrative. On the one hand, Read more about Caring for our Land | Advent December 8, 2018[…]

December 7, 2018 Maddie Fowler ’21 PSALMS 16, 102, 148; ISAIAH 3:1-4; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-12; LUKE: 20:21-21:4 I constantly try to be who I think the world demands me to be. I constantly shape-shift between the perfect, driven, relentless student demanded at Duke, the exciting, extroverted, upbeat friend I think my peers want me to be, Read more about Known by God | Advent December 7, 2018[…]

December 6, 2018 Sarah Beaverson ’18 PSALM 18, 62; ISAIAH 2:5-22; 1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-13; LUKE 20:27-40 Today’s Psalm (Psalm 18:1-20) reminds us of the great power of God’s love and comfort when we are faced with destruction and overwhelmed by the negative forces of our world. In the Psalm, the Lord rescues David from the Read more about God’s Delight | Advent December 6, 2018[…]

December 5, 2018 By Olivia Smith ’20 PSALMS 50, 147; ISAIAH 2: 1-4; 1 THESSALONIANS 2:13-20; LUKE 20: 19-26 The main focus in the scripture for today is giving thanks. I know that for me it can be very hard to remember to be thankful for what I have and especially to give thanks to Read more about Thanksgiving in Advent! | Advent December 5, 2018[…]