Hello, friends!
I don’t know about you, but this year… I’m feeling the pull to start celebrating Christmas early. Normally, I’m one of those wait-until-December types, but this year, I’ve caught myself acting strangely—checking out at the library already a stack of children’s Christmas books (just two days ago!), sneaking those cute tree cakes and tiny gingerbread men into my grocery cart, and—dare I say it—I put up a Christmas tree already—in November. What is going on here?
I don’t understand it myself. For the first time, I’m feeling a yearning for more of Christmas. Maybe it’s the longing for my college-age sons to be home again, maybe it’s just a desire for the comforts and coziness of the season amidst all the hard stuff happening in this world, but I feel something else stirring, too… a desire for more of Jesus. And to be ready for Him.
And in this spirit, I’d love for you to join me in FaithGateway’s upcoming Online Bible Study, The Marvel and the Miracle of Advent, with the inspiring teachings from Christine Caine and Lisa Harper. Together, we’re going to dive deep into the meaning, the beauty, and the wonder of Advent. If you’re also feeling that pull for peace, joy, and hope this Christmas—if your heart’s feeling a bit tender this season—this study is for you, too.
In The Marvel and the Miracle of Advent, Christine and Lisa lead us through Scripture, sharing stories of God’s relentless love for us and the incredible gift of Jesus’ birth. This isn’t just another Bible study—it’s a journey to help us savor each moment leading up to Christmas Day.
Let’s make this Christmas special, together. This is our chance to experience the joys of Advent and the expectation for the return of Christ.
! And bring a friend along too!
Much love,
Jaime Guthals
FaithGateway
