During Advent, ask yourself and your family members, “Are we preparing? Or are we planning?” Aren’t they the same thing? No, not really. When we plan, we’re more in control. We make a schedule. We’ve got a strong idea of what should happen. But preparing is different. Preparing is being ready, yes, but when we prepare, we understand that what we think should happen might not be the best way—we’re ready for anything!
