I awoke this morning to the sounds of a singing elf this morning on my clock radio. This was a very strange way to be awakened, especially after the long Thanksgiving break. It made me think about all the different ways the media and the culture portrays the next few weeks to Christmas. There is going to be a lot of silliness (like the singing elf) and messages to buy, buy, buy.
Outside of worship services it seems like we'll have to intentionally cultivate some space for the message of Advent. I wanted to let you know about a resource that can help: Following the Star seeks to provide a safe and meaningful devotional place for youth and young adults during Advent. Writers this year focus on those who followed God in the days and years leading up to Jesus' birth. Check it out--and by all means pass it along to your friends! Here's the link.
Thanks to our friends at The Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary for letting us know about this nifty resource.
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