Comments on winncollier: Advent, the First Week

Winn, Thank you for bringing this treasure to my ...

2009-12-04T09:17:43.883-05:00

Winn,
Thank you for bringing this treasure to my attention, I bought the book this week from Barnes and Noble and am journeying with my family through it during this advent season, blessings brother.

Thanks, all, for reading and participating. I must...

2009-12-02T15:38:13.124-05:00

Thanks, all, for reading and participating. I must say I'm really enjoying this little splash of gift-giving. I always enjoyed being the Santa at our family Christmases growing up - and I'm hoping this Advent rhythm will allow us to soak in the joy and generosity the Trinity offered when it sent itself among us in the form of a baby.

So, all the names were tossed in a brown paper bag and Wyatt was the master of ceremonies. Our first winner is...

Dayna Schoonmaker! Way to go, Dayna. Amazon will be making a delivery.

See you Monday for our next reflection and our next gift.

I really appreciate your advent thoughts. Jeff an...

2009-12-02T14:57:26.077-05:00

I really appreciate your advent thoughts. Jeff and I couldn't wait to see if we would win and we had to go out and by the book!

"Redemption is a long, long work" - great line the...

2009-12-02T11:23:02.147-05:00

"Redemption is a long, long work" - great line there. Redemption seems to be a life long
process, that will only be completed when we see Jesus face to face and truly behold him for all that he is.

Well I cant help but throw my name in the hat sinc...

2009-12-01T15:22:07.312-05:00

Well I cant help but throw my name in the hat since you already have a trip to B&N on my list to pick up the book! It seems like so many people here are in a season of waiting. Waiting to pass on to the great beyond, waiting for the arrival of a new life, waiting in hope that good news will come about family, jobs, heat... Thanks for the words of reminder that something truly miraculous is just around the corner.

i always know a book recommendation from you is wo...

2009-12-01T12:31:44.707-05:00

i always know a book recommendation from you is worth looking into! thanks too for your words, winn. good reminder about advent. this used to be one of my favorite times at dcf...

Winn, As always your writing causes me to pause an...

2009-12-01T10:20:23.388-05:00

Winn,
As always your writing causes me to pause and ponder. Redemption is truly a long work and I am challenged to become more engaged in the waiting process.

Thanks for sharing.

Linda

I read fast. It's not always a blessing. This po...

2009-12-01T07:26:26.680-05:00

I read fast. It's not always a blessing. This post forced me to slow down and read each word, think each thought.

Thank you for the pause.

I'm a fan of John Blase! Sign me up for the give-...

2009-11-30T23:46:44.508-05:00

I'm a fan of John Blase! Sign me up for the give-a-way!

As always, thank you for leading me into grace with your words.

Thanks so much for reminding me of the season and ...

2009-11-30T21:26:49.462-05:00

Thanks so much for reminding me of the season and what will soon be evident. I expect the presence of God moment by moment, but I believe some seasons bring us closer than others.I'm starting a journey of learning,cleansing,health and awareness for the days leading up to Christmas.I'm looking foward to reading what you will share with us.

I have all of your books and love them:) Your wri...

2009-11-30T20:52:26.020-05:00

I have all of your books and love them:) Your writing has always encouraged/challenged me, from your posts in Relevant to your blog here. I am excited about your Advent posts.

I would love to win the book, if you recommend it so highly.

Blessings.

Thanks for the recommendation! After years and yea...

2009-11-30T20:27:49.237-05:00

Thanks for the recommendation! After years and years and years of exams and dreading the two weeks before Christmas, I'm losing my "Scroogeness"!

It's been a few years since we last chatted in Atl...

2009-11-30T20:19:12.436-05:00

It's been a few years since we last chatted in Atlanta, but I enjoy following your journey.

Chris

Can it really be Advent already?! I'm so excited ...

2009-11-30T20:18:32.059-05:00

Can it really be Advent already?!

I'm so excited to join in with you, Winn!

Can't pass up the chance at a free book. Sounds l...

2009-11-30T19:22:02.119-05:00

Can't pass up the chance at a free book. Sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for the advent post, we were on the road yesterday and missed the church's first week of advent. Good to read and reflect.

Winn, I believe I know the friend that you speak o...

2009-11-30T12:45:56.066-05:00

Winn,
I believe I know the friend that you speak of and the grace from God is that we (and our friend) don't wait and hope alone. When we wait and hope in community we have others that hope for us on the days we have no more hope to give. Thanks for reminding me of this.

This post was awesome. It really helps to take th...

2009-11-30T11:09:18.191-05:00

This post was awesome. It really helps to take the time to consider Advent and Jesus and the meaning of it all in the midst of the Christmas season of haste and waste. I look forward to reading each Monday! :)

Winn, I so look forward to this season and readin...

2009-11-30T10:54:53.152-05:00

Winn,
I so look forward to this season and reading your reflections on this time of year. Thank you for your voice.

Rachel