Description

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Listen for the voice of God.

If you approach this Advent season waiting for something--in your life, in your family or community, or in a fractured world--you are not alone. This season reminds us that our waiting is not wasted. Even in our longest nights, divine work endures. What if we were free enough to do the same?
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Drawing on lectionary scripture readings from the Old and New Testaments and the voices of Black and Brown modern-day prophets, author Shannon Dycus offers reflections for each day of the season. Her meditations stretch open possibilities for faithfulness during silence, ambivalence, doubt, and unknowing. This Advent, accept the invitation to witness and know the presence of God amid waiting. Give voice to freedom, grace, struggle, and beauty--to see again the ways that God emerges in this inward season.

About the Author

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Shannon W. Dycus is vice president of student affairs and dean of students at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and author of the women's Bible study Every Time I Feel the Spirit with Herald Press. She was previously copastor at First Mennonite Church in Indianapolis, supporting the spiritual formation of that community through preaching and teaching. Shannon holds a degree in secondary education from Butler University and received her master of divinity from Christian Theological Seminary. With passion for holistically journeying with people, Shannon is also a trained spiritual director through San Francisco Theological Seminary. Shannon is active in writing and worship development roles with Mennonite Church USA.