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Today is the first day of Advent! This time of year is my favorite church season I think. In it we relive the waiting of God\u2019s elect for the coming of Christ, by remembering the story of God\u2019s salvation throughout the Old Testament. We also remember God\u2019s promise to return and make all things new. So during this season we also watch and pray for the eschatological reality of the Kingdom of God to be fulfilled.<\/p>\n

This year it is extra special for me because my Son is getting baptized today!!\u00a0I thought I would post a link to the daily prayer book my church made for this season. It\u2019s called\u00a0Hope is Rising<\/i> and the E-Book is FREE<\/p>\n

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