Advent: The Songs of the First Christmas
As my family and I walk through Advent, I’m reminded how easy it is to rush past the season without really slowing down.
In this video, my wife Andrea Brown and I share why Advent: The Songs of the First Christmas matters — and how these scriptures, prayers, and simple rhythms help us pay attention to Jesus’ first coming and prepare our hearts for His return.
This reflection invites honest questions: What am I longing for? What am I afraid of? And what does it mean that God still comes for us today?
If you’re walking through Advent with your family, your church, or on your own, I hope this helps you pause, breathe, and lean into hope, peace, love, and joy.
Watch now and reflect on what Advent means to you.
Advent: The Songs of the First Christmas
Questions for personal reflection:
What does the word “Advent” mean to you, and how does this video challenge or expand that understanding?
Why might God’s coming feel both comforting and scary at the same time?
Where do you see longing, brokenness, or hope in your own life as we prepare for Christmas?
What would it look like to “slow down” during Advent in a world that moves so fast?