by Rose Madrid Swetman, DMin | Dec 2, 2025 | Advent, Blog, Growth, Justice
“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices…” — O Holy Night Every year, the familiar sounds of O Holy Night echo back into our churches, our living rooms, our kitchens. And each year, that line, “the weary world rejoices,” resonates with me. It feels especially true...by Beth Alford, MA in Theology & Culture | Nov 26, 2025 | Advent, Blog, Growth, Justice
The first Sunday of Advent traditionally focuses on hope. We light candles in the darkness, wait expectantly, and trust that God will make all things right.. Yet, I confess to feeling uneasy when I think back to all those years lighting the hope candle within the...