Abiding Together

In this week's episode,  we continue in our 4 part Advent study of Heather’s new book Encountering Emmanuel and focus on “Week Two”. We ponder the reality that we are welcomed into Jesus’ family as heirs and children of God. We also discuss the restoration that takes place in family, relating to each other as spiritual family, and the ache we experience for union with God in Heaven.    Heather’s One Thing - The community at Franciscan  Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Gingerbread and gingerbread cookie recipes Michelle’s One Thing - The gift of community in North Carolina   Other Resources Mentioned:  Encountering Emmanuel Resources     Journal Questions: How do I “sanitize” the Gospel and oversimplify the transformation Christ came to bring us? In what parts of my heart am I not attached to the Lord? Do I believe the Lord delights in the poor parts of my heart? Or do I believe He merely tolerates them? How do I experience the Divine Ache in my life? Do I run from the ache or run towards the Lord when I experi