December is here. How on earth did that happen? If you would like some Advnt resources for your family – this is good!

You should read these

1. Jesus’ Genealogies: Contradictory or Complimentary? A deep-dive by James Bejon
2. Video Discipleship In a Digital Age
3. A Nobody in One Country, Famous in the Next
4. The Bible exists in some 700 languages – so it still has a long way to go
5. Is Islam Really the Fastest Growing Religion in the World?
6. Scheduled to Die: The Rise of Canada’s Assisted Suicide Program
7. Here’s Why Nordic Moms Send Their Infants To Nap Outdoors

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You should look at this

Winners of the Weather Photographer of the Year Contest Celebrate the Beauty of Nature (from last year but still)

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You should listen to this

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You should watch this

Ezra Collective: Tiny Desk Concert

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This week’s posts

I’ve gone & done some writing!

Friday:

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Reading Colossians Remixed

I haven’t forgotten this series. New posts coming soon.

• Read with me: Colossians Re:mixed
• Colossians Remixed: Placing ourselves
• Colossians Remixed: Hearing with Old Testament ears
• Colossians Remixed: Do we live under an empire?
• Colossians Remixed: Growing in the Empire’s shadow
• Colossians Remixed: Dealing with postmodernism

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From the archives

The lost art of hospitality: “Hospitality is making space, not just in your schedule but, in your life for other people. It means embracing regular upheaval in your otherwise ordered existence to care for, love and share with those in need.

Hope this Advent season begins well for you.