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Advent, waiting, childhood, Karen Whiting, Jesus, Christmas, presents, spiritual activities, Christmas is Coming! But Waiting is Hard!

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Advent, Waiting and Childhood

I’d never heard of Advent during my childhood. I knew about waiting for Christmas, but not that December encompassed Advent. Advent, of course, is all about waiting for the coming of Christ into the world. A recent article by Eric Metaxas does a fine job of exploring Too Much Christmas, Too Little Advent? The Joy of Anticipation. The Good of Waiting…
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Advent peace, Advent wreath, candles, nativity, Jesus, Christmas, prince of peace, dove, God, family celebrations, peace, joy, hope

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A Candle for Advent Peace

How many candles mean Advent peace?

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Letting Go: A Book is Like a Child

It’s hard to let go of a manuscript–or a child!

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Advent hope, Advent calendar, advent wreath, candles, Jesus, nativity, December church holiday, Karen Whiting, Devotions, the coming of the Lord

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One Candle for Advent Hope

What does the first candle of Advent represent?

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Research Frenzy and the Boys in the Basement

What happens when writers let “the boys in the basement,” help with their writing.

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ambulance tour, cub scouts, EMT, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, flashing lights, new equipment, curious children, emergency situations

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The EMT, an Ambulance and Some Cub Scouts

What is your reaction when you see an ambulance barreling down the road at you, lights flashing and siren wailing? Does your heart leap into your throat and your blood pressure soar? Do you pull over (like you’re supposed to) to the right and wait until the ambulance passes? Or, do you ignore the excitement and carry on, oblivious to…
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Michelle Ule

Michelle Ule is a NYTimes bestselling author of historical fiction, an essayist, blogger, and the biographer of both Mrs. Oswald Chambers. and Overflowing Faith: Lettie Cowman

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