We open and close doors thousands of times in our lifetimes. Doors are essential and beneficial. They provide passageways to where we want to go. They give privacy and protection. They help to keep us safe and secure.
Doors are instruments of power.
We can shut others out or admit them. Doors serve as strong barriers or welcoming entrances. In the Christian calendar, the weeks of Advent are a time of preparation for the anniversary of the birthday of Jesus, who came into our human story 2,000 years ago. It is an event Christians celebrate with joy, praise and love. Love is shared with families and friends in the glow of bright lights, with carols, food, and gift exchanges.