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So, Advent’s here—the season of countdowns, Christmas lights, and asking why it’s dark by 5 p.m. But it’s also when we slow down (at least try to) and think about the BIG stuff. Stuff like what Jesus showing up in the world means for us and how it connects to what we’re all hungry for—peace, love, and maybe a little clarity when life feels messy.
Flipping the Script: Starting Advent at the Manger
That’s where From the Manger comes in. This new Advent devotional kicks off with the story in Luke 2—baby Jesus, swaddled up and laid in a feeding trough (aka a manger) in a town literally called “House of Bread.” No, seriously. It’s like God said, “Let’s make this story about feeding people super obvious.” And it works!
We usually think of Advent as leading up to Jesus’ birth, but starting with the manger flips the script in a really cool way. It gets us thinking about how Jesus feeds all kinds of hunger—not just for food but for hope, peace, joy, and love that lasts. And, let’s be honest, who couldn’t use more of that right now?
Advent, Your Way: Dive Into the Story
This devotional is made for all of us—whether you’re super into Advent or you’ve only ever thought of it as the time we light candles in church. It’s casual, real, and full of reminders that Jesus showed up not just to be in the world but to change it—for us, through us.
Join us this Advent as we explore how the story of a baby born in a bread town still speaks to our world today. Let’s journey together and see how Jesus meets us in our hunger with hope, peace, joy, and love. You in? Let’s do this! Let’s see how the story of a baby born in a bread town still speaks to our world today.
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