Advent is the season anticipating Christmas. This first week of Advent we kick off a four-week series covering the timeless themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.

We start this week with hope.

Hope is the anticipation that good can happen. And when we know God is good, we can believe he can make good happen. Hope is also believing Christ will return. This is why we focus in on hope during Advent.

Whether you light an Advent candle on a wreath, read a special devotion, or simply consider the miracle that is God coming as a human baby, we hope you will take a moment to consider what it means to anticipate the coming of Christ. Then and again.

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

On iTunes or watch it here:

SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW

Krista’s Advent EBOOK you can download and use with your friends or family

–Matthew 1:18-21 NIV

–Abigail Luxury Travel Advisory

–Loving My Actual Christmas

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. How would you like to celebrate Advent this season?
2. What are you hoping for that is out of your control?
3. Are you trusting in God’s larger plan? If so, how? And if not, why?
4. What can you do today to articulate your expectations for the next few weeks to yourself, to God and to a friend? How can you right size those expectations?

LET’S CONNECT!

Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.

Or message us on Instagram – we’d love to hear from you!

Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier