What if Jesus isn't found in big, dramatic moments—but in the quiet, ordinary places you tend to overlook? In this episode, botanical artist and author Sylvie Vanhoozer shares how Advent time can reshape the way we see God in our everyday lives. Through simple practices of paying attention, noticing beauty, and welcoming Christ right where we are, Sylvie invites us into a slower, more intentional season that opens our hearts to Jesus: during Christmas and far beyond.

Explore more with Sylvie's new book, The Art of Living in Advent: 28 Days of Joyful Waiting, and her first devotional, The Art of Living in Season: A Year of Reflection For Everyday Saints!

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 19:1-2
• Psalm 46:10
• Genesis 3:8
• Genesis 2:7

Sylvie's favorite Bible study tools:
ESV Study Bible | Pocket-Size Notebook | Mechanical Pencil | YouVersion

Learn more about Sylvie Vanhoozer:
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