Last Advent I wrote weekly poems to go along with my sermons and this year I will be using them for the traditional Advent candle wreath lighting - being read by church members. If you are interested in using these poems for your worship setting, please credit them to myself, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman. Advent Blessings! Advent Mural by Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman A Poem for the first week of Advent - HOPE Hope seems as light as a feather, but sparks all good, deep things that are yet to come. Hope is a glimmer of light, in the darkest night. Even in the midst of chaos, hope is new growth of a fig leaf or bud of the cactus plant; growing slowly to remind us, that Jesus is nearby. As the Solstice draws near, days grow darker and colder and a single candle of hope shines. A single candle to wake us up to the promise given. A single candle to stoke the cooling embers of the heart. A single candle to give, " confide
Life is tough, but hope is tougher.