Charles Strobel, Room In The Inn’s founder, was famous for asking,

‍“Where are you in the scriptures?”

The first time I heard this question, I assumed that he was interested in what part of the Bible I was reading. A question like this, especially when being asked by a priest, could induce the same kind of anxiety I felt when my teacher would ask, “Where are you with your math homework?”  

But Charlie had no interest in monitoring the religiosity of others. He really meant it: “Where are you in the scriptures?” He wanted each of us to find ourselves in the story of humanity’s relationship with God.  

And so, this Advent season, we invite you to look for yourself in the story of Jesus’ coming into the world. Each day, through the words of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, you will have the opportunity to find yourself in the story. Maybe you will relate to the joy and awe of the magi, the confidence of Mary, or the fragility of the infant in the manger. Perhaps you will recognize the fear of King Herod, the deep sorrow of his subjects, or the hopeful longing of a people who had walked in darkness.  

Come on this journey with us through this season of preparation, discovering where the story of Christmas lives in the story of our own lives.  

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