A Quick Advent Greeting and a Festive Link

Hi friends,
 
Happy Advent! I've been thinking of you as we celebrate our Savior in this rich time of year. I wanted to pass along a wonderful podcast that was a blessing to me … an unexpected, perfect way to begin the Christmas season. I thought you might enjoy it as well!
 
I discovered this podcast through a fabulous book, Our Church Speaks: An Illustrated Devotional of Saints from Every Era and Place, that came out this fall. It is a great book to consider as you pray about how God would have you grow in your relationship with Him in 2025.
 
You may be surprised at what an inspiration Nicholas, who lived just two centuries after Christ, is and what you learn not only about him but also about the foundation of our Christian faith and the important decisions made at the Council of Nicea.
 
Here, in the Christmas season and throughout the year, the spiritual giants who have gone before us continue to strengthen us in our love and faithfulness to Jesus!
 
As you dash through the snow or sunshine over the next few days, click this link to listen.
 
Our Church Speaks Podcast, Episode 16, Nicholas (“Santa Claus”), Bishop of Myrna
 
I’d love to hear what it speaks to you!
 

In His love,
Lori