Looking to reflect more deeply on Mary’s voice in Luke 1? With questions on justice, calling, protest, and joy, this resource is designed to spark meaningful conversation in small groups or personal devotion.

In this opening message of our Voices of Advent series, Pastor Mark lifts up the powerful presence of John the Baptist—calling us to prepare not with outward busyness, but with inner honesty and hope. This Advent, we begin in the wilderness, where truth, repentance, and the voice of disruption make way for Christ’s coming. “It’s okay not to be okay” becomes both a comfort and a challenge.

Dig deeper into Jeremiah 29 and Pastor Mark’s message with this week’s discussion guide. Explore how we live in hope, trust God's timing, and build faithful community even in seasons of uncertainty.