Advent: Day 1

The word "advent" means arrival. According to the "Advent" reading plan I'm doing through on YouVersion it means, for the church, "the arrival of Christ". So, we use this time to anticipate, get ready, prepare, and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a fun time! It should be as exciting as it is for most parents preparing for their child's first birthday. When we use our time to focus on our child, getting things ready, having a countdown, making the presents, and baking the cake all for one very important and special child. 

The reading plan I'm going through is titled, "She Reads Truth: Advent" and here are the verses for today (well, actually tomorrow...I'm actually ahead of schedule!) Genesis 3.1-15. The devotional part tells about Advent and, to go along with the verses, speaks about the fall of man and the first promise of the Messiah being revealed.

This is how I and my family will go through Advent. In pastorland, there just isn't a normal week or weeknights for that matter so it's difficult to plan set activities. We'll see Christmas lights, decorate our tree, and stuff like that, but it probably will happen on a whim or over many days. We're keeping it simple and free. We'll go through the daily reading plan and I've also am going to post a new photo every day of the amazing gifts that Jesus gives us. Don't be surprised if the majority of pictures are of Baby Girl. She's a pretty good gift!

I hope all of you enjoy the journey of Advent to the Grand Celebration!

Cousins eating Thanksmas dinner together.
It's also pretty awesome that Baby Girl wore her Galaxy bib as they were winning the MLS Cup!