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We live in what’s called the Information Age. It’s a time when digital opinions, soundbites, diversions, and distractions are everywhere. With just a click of a button we are brought down the path of abundant data and get lost for hours in the mundaneness of a digital universe. Information is all around, but information is not the same as wisdom. In fact, an overload of information brings its own problems.

With November’s election now behind us, we find ourselves in a strangely quiet political time. For a few short weeks before new political battles erupt, we have an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve been experiencing during the past election season, perhaps discerning a few nuggets of wisdom to help guide us in the months and years to come.

Advent is a time of anticipation and waiting. The church year keeps us focused on the life of Jesus. Advent, the first season of the church year, brings us to the beginning of Jesus’ life, where He becomes incarnate—where He came into the flesh—to be born of a virgin, set in a manger, and reared in a family.