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The Gifts of Christmas - 25 Joy-Filled Devotions for Advent - cover

The Gifts of Christmas - 25 Joy-Filled Devotions for Advent

Sheila Walsh

Verlag: Baker Books

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Beschreibung

Trade your weary for wonder this Christmas season 
 
In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem. God in our midst. God with us. The greatest gift. The only reason for the season. And the source of all our joy. 
 
If you've been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by what Christmas has become, this beautiful Christmas devotional will refresh your faith, reactivate your wonder, and restore your joy. With each reading from beloved author Sheila Walsh, you will 
 
● be inspired by stories of Christmases past 
● study Scripture and meditate on God's Word 
● gain wisdom and encouragement from Sheila's reflections 
● move forward noticing the everyday miracles of Christmas 
● carry fresh joy and hope through Advent and beyond 
 
The Gifts of Christmas offers you grace, peace, hope, and a sense of expectation for what truly can be the most wonderful time of the year.
Verfügbar seit: 17.10.2023.
Drucklänge: 176 Seiten.

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