Thanksgiving has passed, winter is approaching, and the days get darker and darker. I’m referring to the actual days, of course, but with the pandemic perhaps it serves as a metaphor, too.

**The good news is that God knew there would be days like these.

That’s why God gave us Advent.**

Advent is the season of the church year that’s all about waiting, hoping, and expecting. Today we begin a new series called “Waiting Room.” Do you have enough room for waiting in your heart? Are you waiting well— for more sunlight? For a vaccine? For God’s kingdom?