In contrast to what the world suggests, Adam reveals the key to authentic joy.

In contrast to what the world suggests, Adam reveals the key to authentic joy.

When Jesus came to earth as baby, He demonstrated God's willingness to embrace every part of our humanity...even the parts we wish to hide. And we can't pray our way out of those parts; we must be loved out of them.

When Jesus came to earth as baby, He demonstrated God's willingness to embrace every part of our humanity...even the parts we wish to hide. And we can't pray our way out of those parts; we must be loved out of them.

During Advent we see that the 'sign of great joy' was an everyday, normal baby. If you can't see God in the mundane you will miss the joy.

During Advent we see that the 'sign of great joy' was an everyday, normal baby. If you can't see God in the mundane you will miss the joy.

Jesus' kingdom differs radically from the kingdoms of this world.

Jesus' kingdom differs radically from the kingdoms of this world.

This first Sunday of Advent focuses on Hope. Adam shares that hope isn't simply wishful thinking. Hope is confident expectation for good, realizing Jesus is good, and that His plans for us are good!

This first Sunday of Advent focuses on Hope. Adam shares that hope isn't simply wishful thinking. Hope is confident expectation for good, realizing Jesus is good, and that His plans for us are good!