Today is the second Sunday in Advent. Today's focus is peace. Ponder in your heart the reason that we celebrate peace this season. Do not give in to those who try to make this a season of controversy and "war." We are called to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. It's not about the words displayed on a marquee or spoken hastily by an over-worked cashier that define this season. It's the words of love, hope and peace that are written on our hearts by the same hand that made the universe. It is from here that we begin to understand what this season is all about and what our response should be to the greatest gift ever given.
I was reminded of the beauty of different cultures today at church where we had a display of nativity sets brought in by families in our congregation. There were sets from all over the world. There was a set made of wood, designed especially for children to hold and play with. There were fragile sets of stained glass and porcelain. It was beautiful to see so many interpretations of the same blessed event.
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