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December 2005
 

Contents

Departments

Voices
Breath–holding Moments
Terri Lackey

Give Us This Day

Waiting for Patience
Marj Leegard

Mothering Seasons
Instant Family Persistence
Catherine Pate

Health Wise
Little Miracles?
Molly M. Ginty

Bible Study
Act Boldly in the Fruit of the Spirit

Sue Gamelin
Session 4: Act Boldly in Patience
The Greek word we translate as "patience" is makrothumia. It describes how people relate to each other — patiently. This word is also used to describe God's patience with us.

Praying for Peacemakers
Nigeria: Walking on Tiptoes
Anne Basye

Grace Notes
The Gift of Patience
Linda Post Bushkofsky

Amen!
Holy Time, Holy Patience
Catherine Malotky

Issue Theme: Act Boldly with Patience
Advent is a time of patient anticipation, as we await the celebration of Jesus' birth and his coming again. This season is good practice — there are many situations in our lives that call for patience, within our families, our congregations, our communities, and the world.

Dining in the Kingdom of God
Julie K. Aageson
As we set our own tables and prepare the holiday meals, let us make room for all who long for Christ's presence.

When Children Fall Away
Mary Mortimore Dossin

The passing on of faith through the generations is fragile. The author shares what she learned during her son's hiatus from faith.

Tools for Patient Listening
E. Louise Williams
As we listen with hospitality of heart, we may well hear some surprising messages from God that will leave us never quite the same again.

The Wait of Advent
Lynn C. Ramshaw
Advent is about eager expectancy, knowing that something is of God, even if it appears to be impossible.

Everyday Advent
Robin McCullough–Bade
In many ways, chronic illness and Advent teach similar lessons. Those with chronic illness and their caregivers live Advent every day, not just four weeks in December.

Plus...
Calendar Notes
December.

A Vision to Connect
Meet Women of the ELCA president Carmen Richards.

Action & Advocacy Guide
Resources and links to help you in your advocacy efforts.

Directory of Reader Services
Subscription, editorial, and ordering information.

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Featured Articles in This Issue
"Dining in the Kingdom
  of God"
-by Julie K. Aageson
"When Children Fall
  Away"
-by Mary Mortimore
 Dossin
"Tools for Patient
  Listening"
-by E. Louise Williams
"The Wait of Advent"
-by Lynn C. Ramshaw