Embracing Advent

<p><strong>Do you look forward to Christmas with eager anticipation... </strong>but then the season flies by in a flash?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Do you intend to be present and focused... </strong>only to find yourself pulled every direction as you rush to holiday parties, decorate the house, and spend hours searching for the perfect gifts?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Do you long for a deeper, more meaningful celebration... </strong>yet feel like you're missing something?</p><p>This year, you are invited to spend the days leading up to Christmas rediscovering the gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love that God extends to all of us.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Embracing Advent </em></strong>includes four weeks of short daily readings to encourage you to</p><ul><li>Hold on to <strong>HOPE</strong></li><li>Find <strong>PEACE</strong></li><li>Choose <strong>JOY</strong></li><li><strong>LOVE</strong> and Be Loved</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Take a few minutes each day to step away from the holiday chaos and prepare your body, soul, and mind to whole-heartedly experience Christmas this year!</strong></p>