Bits of Being

thoughts on life, faith, family….and, yes, just learning to "be"

Category: Christmas/Advent

  • Advent 2020 – Day 7 Love over Fear

    Post Views = 538What were the angels’ first words to the shepherds on the first Christmas night? “Fear not!” (Luke 2:10) Those same words were uttered by angels earlier to Zechariah (Luke 1:13), to Mary (Luke 1:30), and to Joseph (Matthew 1:20). Fear not. Do not be afraid. Perhaps God is encouraging you not to…

  • Advent 2020 – Day 6 Grace

    Post Views = 615Grace is defined as “the free and unmerited favor of God.” (Merriam-Webster dictionary) Think about that. God favors you! The Eternal One favors each one of us. The Creator of the universe became one of us because of this favor, this grace. That’s today’s word: GRACE. Grace to me is incomprehensible and beautiful and freeing and empowering. It’s better than…