Beautiful, Rich Resource
The Joy of Advent is a beautiful and rich resource. I celebrate that families will be able to create Christmas traditions that join their worship with that of the saints of old. Even though I struggle to remember the church calendar, I long for rhythms and traditions that will place me inside God’s redemptive story. I’m delighted that this volume will lead families in lifelong faith formation together.
—Geoffrey Hsu, Executive Director | Shepherd Flourish San Diego
Rewarding Christmas Experience
For those of us who have longed for a rewarding Christmastime reading experience for ourselves and our families, the search is over. The Joy of Advent is a rich, guided companion through the rhythms and themes of the season—anchored in Scripture and brought to life by the beautifully written word, wonderful artwork, musical recommendations, and activities for all ages and stages. Prepare your hearts each day of Advent and Christmastide and bring your gifts as you bring yourself to the One who offers hope, peace, joy, and love throughout the season and the whole year long.
—Timothy J. Beals, Author of The Red Letters, Teach Us to Pray, and When Grief Goes Deep
True Meaning of Christmas
This book is sure to draw you and your family closer to the Lord and deepen your understanding of the true meaning of Christmas. It is beautifully written with rich visual images that children and adults can both appreciate. The mixture of Scripture, song, prayer, and reflection work together to reveal the joy of Advent. This book would be the perfect addition to any family library.
—Elisha Gipson, Director of Faith Formation and Homeschooling Mother of Three
Beautiful, Meaningful, Imaginative
What a beautiful, meaningful, imaginative, and fun-filled interactive book with a website!
Biblical storytelling, from foretelling to fulfilling, from stump to branches, from hyssop to hyssop, from century to century we are captivated to live in the story. Beautiful illustrations, notable music, I-can-smell-it recipes and activities all contribute to memory-shaped meaning and identity. I cannot put the book down and am ready to recommend it to our young millennial couples.
Authors and practitioners Rebecca and Stephen Grabill are able to show us how to form, disciple, and pass along biblical values and family traditions to the next generation. Through emotional resonance, personal significance, conversational reflection and introspection, ‘one’ day of Christmas is transformed into a season of celebration.
May I commend you to welcome The Joy of Advent into your home.
—Samuel E. Chiang, Deputy Secretary General, World Evangelical Alliance