In this issue, we take a look at the hit TV show Joan of Arcadia and how it reminds us that God often communicates with us through other people. During Advent, this show should remind us that God once became fully human in order to communicate the ultimate message. In the hit TV show The O.C., Ryan struggles to adapt to the lifestyle of his new family. In the next issue, we'll take a look at how many of us also experience family tensions, especially during the holidays. Exodus 3:1-15; 1 Samuel 3; Matthew 25:31-46