The Dangers of Advent

This year Advent begins November 30th and for many of us it kicks off a season of stress, as our schedule fills up with parties, holiday shopping, decorating our living quarters, and getting everything else ready for Christmas. The danger is that all of this activity often overshadows the very person the season is all about. This certainly was the case for our family until 20 years ago when my wife and I chose to simplify our lives each December. . .