For the desert places in which we walk The streets we roam The paths we cross Guide our feet Take us to places Where You would go Give us words that You would use That in this Advent season Of promise and preparation We might point the way with John the Baptist To the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!(anon. taken from here)We wait in anticipation and hope for ... Read More about Preparing our hearts for Advent

My absolute favorite time of year -- Advent!!What exactly is Advent? The very word "advent" literally means "the coming" or "arrival." So, as Christians, during the Christmas season, we are awaiting the birth or the coming, arrival, of our Savior into this world.This time of waiting has so many deeper meanings, however. Ultimately, we are waiting on Him to return again and take us to our eternal home. Waiting. Longing. You may be waiting on something right now...waiting on the answer to a prayer ... Read More about Advent — Our Jesse Tree tradition