Two weeks ago, I sat at the computer and made a list of organizations I wanted to support with a year-end donation, and how much. Why am I telling you? Because writing, sharing, and enacting that list is one of the most fruitful things I’ve done this Advent. It produced gratitude, attention, connection and anticipation. When I sat at the computer two weeks ago, I thought I was making a list about charitable giving. I didn’t expect to feel more prepared to welcome and respond to God with us, Immanuel.
Now, I’ve got to see about writing some checks…
This is adapted from “My other Christmas list,” a blog post written by Emma Crossen that was published on the Women of the ELCA blog on December 19, 2013.