Musing: Advent Adventures...

Having grown up in a denomination that did not celebrate Advent, I have learned as an adult to love the beauty of the season and to anticipate the coming of the Christ Child. This season is especially meaningful with the stories of so many dear people published in a personal Advent Devotional booklet. So many of the people who picked up a copy have said, "I know we are only supposed to read one devotional a day -- but I just couldn't help myself -- I read the entire booklet! I know too, that we are only supposed to take one, but I picked up some more to give to friends and family -- it is just too good not to share!" People who contributed a devotional story are telling me how blessed they have been when others come up to them and tell them how much they enjoyed reading their story and how they identified with it. It reminds me of the old song, It only takes a spark to get a fire going... or the scripture that says, How beautiful are the feet of them that spread the Good News. May we each share our stories this Advent season and keep the Fire going.