#TheAdventNarrative Archives

An Invitation to Advent Living

by mgeisen | Nov 24, 2020 | spirituality

I remember the first nudge, the quickening of my spirit followed by an intake of breath. It was a time when life was overtaking me and catching my breath was hurried at best. A seed was planted that day as I realized that life did not need to feel overwhelming on a...

Becoming Advent People in a Busy World

by mgeisen | Nov 19, 2020 | spirituality

Hurry up! Slow down! Follow me. Shop here. Buy this. Conflicting messages come at us non-stop. If we focus on what everyone is saying and turn toward the world, we forget the reason we are here, to begin with. The world continues to shout louder, our hearts beat...

Waiting Well in any Season … and Book Release Day!

by mgeisen | Nov 10, 2020 | spirituality

Standing in line at the grocery store recently I found myself wondering how it’s even possible in our hurry-up world to stand in line for anything. I’m the first person to claim the desires of my heart as soon as they come available. The thought is that we...

Wishing, Waiting, and Willingness … and Book News

by mgeisen | Nov 3, 2020 | spirituality

Looking back over the last five years, it feels like a blur. The combination of major life changes and loss, mixed with dreams and an open heart brought me to where I am today. There was no magic formula. Many times I believed “stuck” was where I would end...