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Advent: Walking in Deep Darkness

December 13, 2011 by Charlie Clauss 1 Comment

Are you scared of the dark? My two daughters don't like the dark. At night, when it is time for them to go up stairs to bed, they want lights on. And then they need a nightlight all night long. I think they will grow out of it – for now we leave the hallway light on for them. Photo credit: SkyD via Flickr Advent is a season for contemplating darkness. We remember the 450 years the people of Israel waited for God to act, and think about the “darkness” of this period when it seemed God's light had been withdrawn. … [Read more...] about Advent: Walking in Deep Darkness

Filed Under: Advent, Christ and the Academy Tagged With: Advent 2011, darkness, hope, jesus, Suffering

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