The Christmas We Didn't Expect
The Christmas We Didn't Expect

Author: David Mathis

Publisher: The Good Book Company

Published: 2020-10-01

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1784985546

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Life is full of unexpected twists and turns and this has been particularly so in 2020. But the most unexpected and significant event in the history of the world actually happened over 2000 years ago when God himself became one of us in the person of Jesus Christ. These Advent reflections, written by David Mathis, help us to lift our eyes to wonder of the incarnation and worship the one who came to save us and make our futures certain. Be amazed once more by the unexpected details of Jesus' unique birth and saving work with these short daily devotions and prayers, and renew your worship of our humble, generous and loving Savior.

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Author: John Pavlovitz

Publisher: Chalice Press

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780827221932

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Advent is about God -- and Jesus -- coming to meet us in the low places of our lives, when we are our most vulnerable.

From Heaven
From Heaven

Author: A. W. Tozer

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2016-08-19

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1600669034

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“We live between two mighty events…” Advent is as much about looking back as it is looking ahead—back to Christ’s incarnation, ahead to His return. From Heaven combines A. W. Tozer’s best reflections on these two themes to help us better appreciate the season of Advent. Each daily reading is paired with Scripture for meditation, drawing our attention to the rising light of Christ. “I am struck with the wonder and the significance of the limitless meaning of these two words, He came. Within them the whole scope of divine mercy and redeeming love is outlined.” — A. W. Tozer Chapter titles include: Christmas Reformation Long Overdue The Meaning of Christmas The Logic of the Incarnation Divine Love Incarnate God Manifest in the Flesh What the Advent Established

Good News of Great Joy
Good News of Great Joy

Author: John Piper

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2021-08-18

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1433573261

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25 Advent Readings by Pastor and Author John Piper Come, let us adore him. This beloved Advent refrain captures the heart of the season. Advent is for adoring Jesus. It is a season of preparation to ready our hearts for the glory of Christmas Day as we celebrate the coming of the eternal God in our frail humanity. These twenty-five short devotional readings from John Piper aim to help you keep Christ at the center of the Advent season.

Traveling with Our Ancestors
Traveling with Our Ancestors

Author: Sandhya Rani Jha

Publisher: Chalice Press

Published: 2021-10-25

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 082723726X

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From the beloved author of Liberating Love: 365 Love Notes from God comes an inspiring Advent journey with our spiritual ancestors. In these daily devotions, Jha calls upon biblical guides – from Zechariah, to Elizabeth, to Mary –to offer wisdom and direction for the weeks leading up to Jesus’ birth. On Saturdays, Jha invites a contemporary “ancestor” such as Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, and Father Greg Boyle to help us reflect on how we can we can be better ancestors for those come after us. Each entry includes an Advent scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Family Advent Devotional - Bible Study Book
Family Advent Devotional - Bible Study Book

Author: Matt Chandler

Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources

Published: 2021-10

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781087716817

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Gain a better understanding of the church season that leads up to Christmas. Features: - Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth - Family discipleship activities Benefits: - Enrich yourself spiritually by immersing in the Advent season. - Grow in spiritual maturity with optional family discipleship activities. - Become more spiritually oriented through greater familiarity with Advent.

Be Ready
Be Ready

Author: Week of Compassion

Publisher: Chalice Press

Published: 2022-08-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780827203310

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Be Ready connects the Advent season with the holy calls to welcome the strangers in our land and to watch for God in our midst.

Mandalas, Candles, and Prayer
Mandalas, Candles, and Prayer

Author: Sharon Seyfarth Garner

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780835817226

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Mandalas, Candles, and Prayer is a creative guide to a contemplative Advent practice. The author weaves together the four traditional themes of Advent with four prayer practices and contemplative coloring.

Dog in the Manger
Dog in the Manger

Author: Tim Schenck

Publisher: Forward Movement Publications

Published: 2015-02-13

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9780880283717

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With laugh-out-loud humor anchored by spiritual truths, author Tim Schenck helps us maintain our spiritual sanity through the often-frenetic chaos of Advent and Christmas. Illustrated by popular cartoonist Jay Sidebotham, "Dog in the Manger" also explores the major characters of the season in new ways, including John the Baptist, Mary, Joseph and of course, Jesus. Thoughtful questions following each section make "Dog in the Manger" ideal for personal or group use.