Advent

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A child experiences peace when gazing upon a fully trimmed Christmas tree.

The fervor with which a child awaits the decorating of the tree is soon balanced by the peace that beautifully decorated evergreen fosters in her.

by Marci Alborghetti
, New London, Connecticut
from Daily Guideposts

Mary Lou Carney examines what it means to believe during this sacred season.

It's worth examining, especially during the Christmas season, just what it is we believe.

by Mary Lou Carney

from Daily Guideposts

Mary Lou Carney writes of the power of wishes, hopes and prayer during Advent.

What better time than Advent to truly believe in the substance of the invisible? What better time to hope?

by Mary Lou Carney

from Daily Guideposts

Contrary to what you hear and see, it’s a season of devotion, not decoration.

from Blog entry

Rick Hamlin, who shares his practice of planting spring bulbs during Advent.

In this devotion, Rick Hamlin shares his practice of planting spring bulbs during Advent, with faith that new life will spring from them.

by Rick Hamlin
, New York, New York
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A girl joyously jumping rope inspired this Advent devotion from Patricia Lorenz.

In this excerpt from Daily Guideposts 2012, we are reminded that during Advent, we're meant to concentrate on what’s important, not the hustle and bustle leading up to Christmas.

by Patricia Lorenz

from Daily Guideposts

Advent wreath with four white candles, a twist on the traditional candle colors

A mother's very particular Christmas traditions and observances of the season are fondly remembered by her daughter in this Advent devotion.

by Marci Alborghetti
, New London, Connecticut
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