There are times when we find ourselves in seasons we might describe as desert-like.  In these times, our hearts feel spiritually dry, and life feels intense, oppressive, and lonely.  It is in these spiritual deserts that we often ask questions like, “Where are you, God? Why is this happening?”  There is no relief in sight, and we wonder if we will ever be happy again.

The Christmas season is a time of hope as we look backward at our Savior’s first advent and forward to His second advent.  We press on because we believe He is coming again to renew and restore all things.