{"product_id":"the-voices-of-christmas-a-daily-devotional-for-advent","title":"The Voices of Christmas: A Daily Devotional for Advent","description":"Are you ready yet? Advent is a time to get ready to celebrate the birth of Christ.\nWhile many of us look forward to the activities of Christmas - from caroling to decorating Christmas trees and finding the perfect gift for someone special - the best gift we can give to God and ourselves is to take time each day to focus on what this season is all about. Authors Rachel Gilmore and Kotan offer this daily devotional to help you explore the theme of \"hope\" more deeply.\nYou are invited to join the authors on this journey of HOPE towards Christmas. Each week you will be offered a deeper insight into one of the four elements of HOPE: Healing Opportunities, especially opportunities to give and receive love Peace Experiences of joy\nThese themes are explored through the unique journeys of six prominent characters in the Christmas story. On the first day of each week you will be introduced to the theme and scripture of the week. On days two through six, we will explore the theme through the lenses of the characters and their voices, then offering reflective questions. On the seventh day of each week, you will find a summary of the week, as well as additional questions for your personal reflection or processing in your small group.Advent can be a busy season for so many of us, with parties to attend, presents to buy and meals to prepare. Take time each day to slow down and explore these elements of HOPE, and by doing so, find hope born anew in you this year!\nWhat Readers are Saying About The Voices of Christmas:\nRachel and Kay’s wisdom and care for God’s people are reflected throughout this devotional. This is a practical, thoughtful, and hopeful Advent resource.\nDr. Candace M Lewis\nPresident\/Dean, Gammon Theological Seminary\nDuring the busy Advent season, I need a reset button to recenter me on what the season means for all. Kay and Rachel have done that for us as they bring us back into the original Christmas narrative, identifying where we need \"Emmanuel, God With us,\" to refresh hope, love, peace and joy in our lives. A wonderful Advent devotional.\nDr. Deb Walkemeyer\nCo-Director of the Free Methodist Executive Leadership team\nFresh and alive, The Voices of Christmas is an Advent treasure that will deepen the experience of hope-filled spiritual preparation. Whether it is in a large or small study group, in person as well as remote, or used as a personal devotional companion, this accessible yet meaningful guide will invite and inspire with its straightforward, creative narrative, and provocative questions for contemplation or discussion.\nBishop Robert T. Hoshibata\nResident Bishop, The Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1950899365\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1950899365.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gilmore, Rachel|Kotan, Kay\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43335400915005,"sku":"BVV.1950899365.G","price":10.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1950899365-0.jpg?v=1783725591","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-voices-of-christmas-a-daily-devotional-for-advent","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}