Something I appreciate about the E Orthodox calendar - the dark, strict, slowing, quiet fasting of Advent as the season quiets and slows the environment with us... struggling, awaiting, yearning for the arrival of God...🙏🏼
Apolytikion today: "Be thou ready, Bethlehem, Eden hath opened unto all. Ephratha, prepare thyself, for now, behold, the Tree of life hath blossomed forth in the cave from the Holy Virgin. Her womb hath proved a true spiritual Paradise, wherein the divine and saving Tree is found, and as we eat thereof we shall all live, and shall not die as did Adam. For Christ is born now to raise the image that had fallen aforetime."
I have appreciated this so oooo much!!! These Xmas episodes have been so rich and of deep content and knowledge and gentle beautiful reminders of the beauty of Christ !!! Ooohhh how I have loved these conversations filled with the beauty of Jesus on so many levels. Loved the mantle of eloquent and intentional dialogue. John and Staci are amazing!!!!!!!!
Time has definitely gone by faster this year. Doesn’t seem like it’s really Christmas but maybe that’s just part of being older? Good reminder that we look forward to the 2nd coming!!
My beautiful husband, Neil, who passed away from suicide 5.5 years ago, was sooooooo like you John! Just watching your beautiful interaction on this between you and Stasi felt like a throwback to the many many nights Neil and I would wrestle over the truths of God’s word but the despair that would try to creep in and cloud it as we walked as strangers and aliens in this world. Your marriage and ministry literally changed ours! I cannot overflow enough here in how much you mean to me. With tears, I am so so glad to call you my dear friends and family in Christ!! Your entire family is a blessing. I have three sons as well!
Merry Christmas to all of you at Wild at Heart ministries! Thank you for all the work you do for it has helped me and many of my friends for so many years... I love you all!
Thank you Stasi and John for this timely reminder! I'm not there yet, but I want to be like Nicholas Cage in "The Rock" film--dual wielding flares to light up the landing zone for Jesus' second coming. Merry Christmas!
Something I appreciate about the E Orthodox calendar - the dark, strict, slowing, quiet fasting of Advent as the season quiets and slows the environment with us... struggling, awaiting, yearning for the arrival of God...🙏🏼
Apolytikion today:
"Be thou ready, Bethlehem, Eden hath opened unto all. Ephratha, prepare thyself, for now, behold, the Tree of life hath blossomed forth in the cave from the Holy Virgin. Her womb hath proved a true spiritual Paradise, wherein the divine and saving Tree is found, and as we eat thereof we shall all live, and shall not die as did Adam. For Christ is born now to raise the image that had fallen aforetime."
I loved Staci's beautiful serene face while John was praying at the end...Judy Roth
Thank you!
Thank you for this message. Blessings to you all. Merry Christmas
Stasi- I loved the reindeer headband along with the ambiance of the fireplace- you made me smile 🤩
I have appreciated this so oooo much!!! These Xmas episodes have been so rich and of deep content and knowledge and gentle beautiful reminders of the beauty of Christ !!! Ooohhh how I have loved these conversations filled with the beauty of Jesus on so many levels. Loved the mantle of eloquent and intentional dialogue. John and Staci are amazing!!!!!!!!
Thank you!
Thank you!❤️🎄✝️ this was so helpful 🙌
Time has definitely gone by faster this year. Doesn’t seem like it’s really Christmas but maybe that’s just part of being older? Good reminder that we look forward to the 2nd coming!!
I rejoice in your beautiful marriage and ministry!
My beautiful husband, Neil, who passed away from suicide 5.5 years ago, was sooooooo like you John! Just watching your beautiful interaction on this between you and Stasi felt like a throwback to the many many nights Neil and I would wrestle over the truths of God’s word but the despair that would try to creep in and cloud it as we walked as strangers and aliens in this world. Your marriage and ministry literally changed ours! I cannot overflow enough here in how much you mean to me. With tears, I am so so glad to call you my dear friends and family in Christ!! Your entire family is a blessing. I have three sons as well!
@@karaguggenmos5359 Thank you for sharing this about Neil. We hold this close and wish you a Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all of you at Wild at Heart ministries!
Thank you for all the work you do for it has helped me and many of my friends for so many years... I love you all!
Thank you!
Thank you Stasi and John for this timely reminder! I'm not there yet, but I want to be like Nicholas Cage in "The Rock" film--dual wielding flares to light up the landing zone for Jesus' second coming. Merry Christmas!
Lift up your eyes......it is closer than you think ❤