Tag Archives: Advent

Advent and Waiting for Healing and Peace

Posted on December 18, 2020 by kurtesslinger

As I sit to write this update for the Advent season from Korea, we hear news that based on last week’s increase of new infections, the South Korean government has set social distancing to level 2.5 (up from 1.5 when … Continue reading →

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Threats of Destruction and Stories of Hope

Posted on December 31, 2017 by kurtesslinger

Hyeyoung, Sahn, and I have been traveling the US now for four months. We are nearing the end of our six-month itineration trip of visiting churches and sharing the stories of the work we are doing alongside our partners in … Continue reading →

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Taking Time to Blossom (Waiting)

Posted on December 5, 2016 by kurtesslinger

Greetings to you in the name of our hope, Jesus the Christ. As the days grow darker and the colder weather kicks in now is the time we look to our hope in the form of a child born with … Continue reading →

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Advent and God’s Presence

Posted on December 8, 2015 by kurtesslinger

Every Advent I spend my time thinking about the hope of peace in the Korean context. I think about my work with the National Council of Churches and their Reconciliation and Unification Committee. The end of the year 2015 will … Continue reading →

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Advent Thoughts 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014 by kurtesslinger

My mind is a-swirl with the mess that seems to be the state of the world at the end of this strange year. The world seems to be twisting and turning… but in which direction? Where shall we find the … Continue reading →

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Connections Letter: Advent and Reconciliation

Posted on December 8, 2014 by kurtesslinger

Greetings to you in the name of our hope, the Prince of Peace, Jesus the Christ, The Advent is here, and just like last year, it brings me thoughts of hope for peaceful reconciliation of the conflict on the Korean … Continue reading →

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Advent Devotional: To You in Rome

Posted on December 24, 2013 by kurtesslinger

Another devotion written for a friend. Thanks to Katie Snipes Lancaster for the images as well! Romans 1:1-7 From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for God’s good news. God promised this … Continue reading →

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Advent Devotional from Hyeyoung: Peace 평화

Posted on December 19, 2013 by kurtesslinger

We wrote a couple of Advent devotionals for a friend’s series, so we are going to re-post them here for your enjoyment! Psalm 122:6-9 Pray that Jerusalem has peace: Let those who love you have rest. Let there be peace … Continue reading →

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