What is Advent?

By Christopher Hunt

Advent is a time of hopeful expectation, to reflect on our need for a Savior, to celebrate his coming, and to watch for his return.

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What is an Advent Wreath?

By Robin Basselin

Have you ever wondered what Advent wreaths are really all about? Advent wreaths symbolize God's unending love, His gift of eternal life, and the season of hope, peace, joy, and love that commemorates Christ's coming and anticipates His hoped-for return.

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What is an Advent Calendar?

By Christopher Hunt

Of all Advent traditions, the Advent calendar is probably the best recognized.

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Bringing Meaning to Advent

By Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Discover the wonder of celebrating Advent and see how it can direct your family closer to God. Get back to the wonder of Christmas by celebrating advent.

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Embracing the Four Themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love

By Jordan An

The third in a series of blogs discussing the four main themes of Advent. Look more closely at the meaning behind our Advent joy.

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Advent Hope

By Robin Basselin

The first in a series of blog posts about the four main themes of Advent. Here we experience the comfort of Advent hope.

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Advent Peace

By Robin Basselin

The second in a series of blog articles exploring the themes of Advent. In this article, we consider the peace of Advent.

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Advent Joy

By Robin Basselin

The third in a series of blogs discussing the four main themes of Advent. Look more closely at the meaning behind our Advent joy.

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Advent Love

By Robin Basselin

The fourth in a series of articles exploring the four common themes of Advent. Here we explore the majesty of Advent love.

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Why Is It Called Advent?

By Christopher Hunt

Why is it called Advent? Advent is a time of hopeful expectation, to reflect on our need for a Savior, to celebrate his coming, and to watch for his return.

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And He Shall Be Called: How Isaiah Describes the Messiah

By Courtney Jacob

Discover renewed hope and comfort this Advent season by exploring how Isaiah’s names for and descriptions of the Messiah do indeed point to Jesus Christ.

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Advent Hope

By Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Discover the wonder of celebrating advent and see how it can direct your family closer to God. Get back to the wonder of Christmas by celebrating advent

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Finding Joy at Christmas!

By Kim Sullivan

Discover the wonder of celebrating advent and see how it can direct your family closer to God. Get back to the wonder of Christmas by celebrating advent

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