Our 40 Days of Advent journey runs November 16–December 25, 2026, with short devotional films exploring hope, peace, joy, and love. You are welcome to begin with a question. Perhaps you are wondering how to recognize God’s nearness in an ordinary day, how Jesus reshapes your understanding of God, or what restoration might look like in a relationship. Bring that curiosity with you. There is room here to reflect, listen, and discover alongside others. Text ADVENT2026 to +1 (346) 532-2878 from your cell phone to join 40 Days of Advent. This signs you up for the Advent campaign; it does not enroll you in paid Skool membership. What question would you like to carry into these 40 days?

Giving care can feel more familiar than receiving it. We know how to help, encourage, and keep things moving. Being cared for may ask us to slow down and allow someone else to be present. As we prepare for Advent, here is a question to carry gently: What helps you receive love without feeling that you must immediately repay it? You might reflect on a relationship, a moment from the life of Jesus, or something you are still discovering. Share only what feels comfortable. An unfinished thought is welcome here.

Before the week fills up, take a moment to remember someone who made room for you. Perhaps they listened without rushing, welcomed a question, or treated you with kindness when you had little to offer in return. Let that memory become a doorway into reflection: What might this help you recognize about the love Jesus reveals? You do not need an extraordinary experience to begin noticing. An ordinary moment of welcome can give us something meaningful to sit with. What small act of kindness has stayed with you, and what did it help you discover?

Our next journey together begins November 16: 40 Days of Advent, leading us through December 25. To join, text ADVENT2026 to +1 (346) 532-2878 from your cell phone. Landlines will not work. Through short devotional films and shared reflection, we will make room to explore hope, peace, joy, and love—and discover how the coming of Jesus helps us recognize the nearness and character of God. You are welcome to bring your questions, your uncertainties, and your experiences. Our community offers a place to reflect, discover, and encourage one another as we grow. As we prepare, I would love to hear from you: Which word speaks most to what you need in this season—hope, peace, joy, or love? Share a word below, and, if you feel comfortable, tell us why. Thank you for being part of 40 Days Projects. I look forward to taking this journey with you. Dr. Tim Stafford

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