As I said yesterday, Advent is about new beginnings. But the first week of Advent is about waiting for them. God's timing teaches us that we must wait. Advent teach us how we should wait. Advent is about Active waiting. We wait, with hope. My friend Amy Young is also exploring the meaning of ... read more
Advent, the New Beginning
Why wait till New Year's Day for your new beginning? Advent is the beginning of the Christian Year. New beginnings, fresh start, clean slate—this is what the coming of Jesus to the world means. And the coming of Jesus to the world is about the coming of Jesus to the human heart, which brings new ... read more
The Road Not Traveled?
Somewhere along my journey of Walking Through Advent...I took a left turn. I really wanted to write about it, invite interaction, hear about what you were doing, and share all the resources I had prepared (in a timely manner)...but God had other plans for me. My family and I have enjoyed ... read more
The Gift of New Beginnings at Advent
I entered into the Season of Advent, not knowing what the Lord had in store for me. I knew that we would be deliberately seeking Him in our home (through His Word) in new ways. Our family is trying to develop lovely traditions, ones that we will hang on to and continue. The four of us lived for ... read more
Walking Through Advent: Week Three
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Advent, the Coming of Christ
I have had such high hopes for Advent. I wanted to immerse myself in scripture and tradition and family experiences. All I can say today is, "Are we already almost half way through it?" There is so much that is good to do, at this time. There are great ways to celebrate Christ, special foods to ... read more
Walking Through Advent: Week Two
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