This post is about the season of Advent – 40 days before Christmas.
What is Advent? Advent is a season of waiting with joyful expectation. Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” Yes, it’s a holiday season of cookies, ornaments, gifts, and family (and my favorite time of year!). But it’s also a season of knowing that Jesus is coming, and being excited for that …
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Growing Up with Christmas Christmas at my house growing up was a wonderful affair. For weeks leading up to it, Mom would bake Christmas cookies. She would put them in big containers and freeze them as they cooled. Sometime after Thanksgiving, we would decorate the house and the tree. Christmas …
Why study during Advent? I love Bible studies. There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee, a warm muffin, and studying God’s Word while the sun rises. I understand not everyone likes to be awake that early! But many of my friends enjoy time with God before their day begins. …