Blessed Christmas Advent
We light the candles of Advent to inspire.
The beauty of the season brings warmth and hope to our souls.
Advent marks a season of Thanksgiving
As we prepare our hearts
For the babe borne in the manger to die for our sins.
Yesterday, we celebrated the first Sunday of Advent. As we walk through this blessed season, I wanted to share with you some wonderful resources to keep in your hearts.
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- Keeping Our Hearts Focused on Jesus – by the Good Morning Girls The Good Morning Girls Advent Study includes:
– Weekly Devotions
– Assigned Daily Scripture Reading
– Daily Family Activities
– Recipes
– SOAP Journaling Pages - Unwrapping Advent: Celebrating the Wonder of Jesus’ Arrival Then and Now by Margaret Feinberg. This is a simple and short 4-Week Devotional. It goes from December 2nd until December 24th on an advent-ure as you unwrap the wonder of Christ’s birth.
- Sarah Bessy’s A FEW RESOURCES FOR YOUR ADVENT SEASON
What Advent resources to you recommend?
I wish you a blessed season.
Now let’s
Last Week’s Top Clicked Post!
Susan started this very poignant post on her blogged and continued it on Julie’s blog, Unmasking the Mess. Susan shares how to help those who have suffered a terrible loss and have an empty seat at their tables in their lives. Her tips are wonderful and straightforward. One even made me cry. I hope you will check out this important post today.
My Favorite Post of the Week
How to Be the Light in a Dark World
This post simply touched me to the core. My favorite paragraphs:
“We don’t need to shout out Jesus loves you from a megaphone, in order to shine the light of Christ into the lives of others.
In fact, please DON’T do that!
Sometimes- MOST TIMES- all it takes is a kind word, a thoughtful act, or a simple smile, to make someone’s day.”
Rachel shares a poignant example of how to be the light to others that will melt your heart.
As we move through the Holiday season, I am so inspired now to be a light to others. Will you join me? Please read this article.
Now, it is time to link up to the Literacy Musing Mondays hop!
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I have such fond memories of lighting the advent candles/ wreath at my aunt’s house each year we went to her house for Christmas. She lived far away so we’d stay for an extended trip and it was such a fun tradition that our family never really subscribed to.
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Thank you for the advent resources. I am going to take a look at “In the manager.” For some reason when I unpacked my Christmas decorations my advent books didn’t show up. I’m sad but maybe its time for some fresh ideas.
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Thank you so much for the recommendation for Ifeoma’s series! I have been so blessed to join in with her this month. And thank you for the encouragement that you always bring here Mary! Blessings to you this Advent!
Bettie, you are so welcome.
Thanks for the recommendations, Mary! Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, looks especially good!
Also, THANK YOU for the feature this week! What a wonderful surprise to wake up to this morning. I’m glad my story touched your heart, as it did mine. I appreciate your kind words this morning. 🙂
(On a slightly different note) I’m not sure if it’s just me, but I thought I would let you know that the “click to tweet” doesn’t seem to be working… Just something to look into when you get a moment. I’d love to point others back here. 😉
Rachel,
Thanks, I will look at it. I enjoyed your post.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Advent Resources
Thanks for hosting and for offering what look like great resources to keep us focused on Christ this season.
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Thank you so much for the recommendation, Mary.
I am so happy to hear from you.
Merry Christmas in advance.
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Ifeoma, thank so much for your faithfulness in providing great studies for Christian women.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Advent Resources
Some of my favorites are Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus: Experiencing the Peace and Promise of Christmas by Nancy Guthrie, Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room: Daily Family Devotions for Advent, also by Nancy Guthrie (even though this one is designed for the whole family, I enjoyed reading it alone as well), and The Women of Christmas: Experience the Season Afresh with Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna by Liz Curtis Higgs. Currently I’m reading Gospel Meditations for Christmas by Chris Anderson, Joe Tyrpak, and Michael Barrett.
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Barbara, great list. Thanks for sharing.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Advent Resources
So many great Advent resources, Mary! Thanks for hosting the linkup, my friend!
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We really enjoy our Celebrating the Season activities and Shepherd on the Search’s Journey Around the World fun each year! Hope your December is wonderful!
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