Posts Tagged ‘Advent Devotional 2018’
Making Room: Online Subscriptions
“He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112: 7 Today’s eco-tip comes from Immanuel member Alex Abi-Najm: Save paper, ink, and…
Read MoreMaking Room: Natural Light
“The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16 Today’s eco-tip…
Read MoreMaking Room: Reusable Mugs
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 Today’s eco-tip comes from Brian Wilhour, Immanuel’s Director of…
Read MoreMaking Room: Local Mulch
“The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” Psalm 92:12 Today’s eco-tip comes from Susan Gregory Care for the plants around you with a…
Read MoreMaking Room: Paper Towels
“For there is hope for a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its shoots will not cease.” Job 14:7 Today’s eco-tip comes from…
Read MoreMaking Room: Pack Utensils
“In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for special use, some for ordinary. All who cleanse themselves…
Read MoreMaking Room: Document Shredding
“Although I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink; instead I hope to come to you and talk with you face to face,…
Read MoreMaking Room: Try Composting
“Then God planted a garden in Eden, in the east. He put the man he had just made in it. God made all kinds of trees grow from the ground,…
Read MoreMaking Room: Electronic Sabbath
“Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 Start your Advent eco-journey with this challenge: try practicing an electronic sabbath. Taking a weekly day of rest, or sabbath, can…
Read MoreMaking Room: Spiritual, Ecological Reflections for Advent
“In the desert someone is shouting, ‘Get the road ready for the Lord! Make a straight path for him.’” Mark 1:3,…
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