Category: News, observances, history

Advent , seeking the lost

“The word advent means “coming.” In this season of the year, we focus on the meaning of the coming of the Son of God into the world.

 

“The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Luke 19:10, NIV

 

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“The word advent means “coming.” In this season of the year, we focus on the meaning of the coming of the Son of God into the world.

Jesus came into the world at the first Advent, and every Advent since is a reminder of his continual advent into more and more lives. And that advent is, in fact, our advent—our coming, our moving into the lives of those around us and into the peoples of the world.”

Excerpted from

The Dawning of Indestructible Joy

Daily Readings for Advent by John Piper

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A Cathedral and Psalm 59

The post reflects on Psalm 59, expressing themes of strength and refuge in God. It highlights St. Nicholas Cathedral in Nice, an important site for the Russian Orthodox community, and conveys a personal appreciation for photographing churches.

large ornate church
St. Nicholas Cathedral in Nice, France photo by Ryan Oglesby

Psalm 59 New International Version (NIV)

16 But I will sing of your strength,
    in the morning I will sing of your love;

 

for you are my fortress,
    my refuge in times of trouble.

7 You are my strength, I sing praise to you;

    you, God, are my fortress,
    my God on whom I can rely.

 

 Saint-Nicolas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

The most important orthodox cathedral outside Russia, this is a beautifully ornate building. It was built to serve the large Russian community that had settled in Nice.

When I travel I love taking photos of churches, large and small, ornate and simple. And I like to imagine what the people who worship there are like, their hopes, dreams, and challenges. I am glad my son let me share his photo.

I took the cover photo for this post. It is the Kawaiaha’o Church in Hawaii

 

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