“Like a shepherd you feed your flock, gathering the lambs and holding them close, and leading mother ewes with gentleness.”
— Isaiah 40:11, The Inclusive Bible
Advent can be filled with worry about finding the perfect Christmas gifts. Deep down we want people in our lives to know they are special and that we love them. But sometimes we overlook the greatest gift of all… our very presence. Our spiritual ancestors were also worried — often about survival in the midst of political occupation. And the response of the scriptures is “the Holy Living One is with you.” Like a shepherd who never leaves the flock, we are held close. This season, we are invited to be the gift of presence for our loved ones, for our communities, for those who need it most. The series begins on Dec. 3 and will run through Dec. 31.
