World Rejoices

The Good News of Christmas Devotional

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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We often come into the Christmas season tired, anxious, and overwhelmed. If you can relate, take twenty-five days to focus on God's promise that brings lasting peace, comfort, and joy.The World Rejoices is a practical resource for individuals and families, encouraging a slower December pace while counting down the days to Christmas. Each short daily reflection and Scripture reading from the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke guides you toward a deeper connection with Jesus and a meaningful understanding of the Christmas story. Engaging activities interspersed throughout the book will give you a few minutes to unwind and enjoy the season.Authors Eliza Huie, Cyndi Logsdon, Brook Taylor, and Ashley Arey offer unique perspectives on the stories of God’s faithfulness in a way that will focus your heart on Jesus and will encourage you to embrace a season of anticipation, reflection, and preparation for the celebration of Jesus’s birth.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-08-12
Mått152 x 229 x 8 mm
Vikt295 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor80
FörlagNew Growth Press
MedarbetareDavid Platt
ISBN9781645074236

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Eliza Huie, MA, LCPC, is the Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, VA, and serves as a seminary instructor and certificate-level trainer in biblical counseling. She is the author of several books, including I'm Stressed, Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids, the minibook Teens and Anxiety, and is coauthor of The Whole Life and The World Rejoices. Eliza and her husband, Ken, have three grown children and two daughters-in-law.Brook Taylor obtained a BA in Early Childhood Education before moving overseas with her family to plant churches in the Middle East. She's a pastor's wife, mom of five spirited boys, and executive director of staff culture at McLean Bible Church.Cyndi Logsdon and her husband have spent the past twenty years loving and serving the church around the world. They currently live in Istanbul, Turkey, where her husband serves as the pastor of an English-speaking church in a vibrant megacity. Cyndi and her husband have two grown daughters and two sons-in-law.

"If you lament how often the Christmas season whizzes by in a blur, and you would love to be able to slow down and savor the beauty of Christ but are just not sure how to do that with all the season's demands, this book is for you. Written by four moms, each gifted in ministry and familiar with the everyday pressures of family life, this book brings the wonder of Christmas into the everyday ordinary. It will move you to worship and to joy. A great resource for your own life and to share with friends. Read it together with someone!"J. D. Greear, Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC"Written by four wise women, The World Rejoices captures the wonder of God's Christmas story in creative, practical, and insightful ways. A beautiful tool for walking with real-life joy through the Advent season."Ellen Vaughn, New York Times bestselling author, including the authorized biographies Becoming Elisabeth Elliot and Being Elisabeth Elliot"In a season that can be busy and distracting, this book is a reminder to pause, reflect, and focus our minds and hearts on the miracle of the incarnation. This book will be enjoyed by the entire family: children, parents, and grandparents will all be blessed as they remember and celebrate together the story of God bringing joy to the world through Jesus Christ."Paul Akin, Provost and Professor of Missions,The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky"This book gives families a simple way to slow down during the Advent season and experience the good news of Scripture in a way that is relatable and age-appropriate for families. You will love this work for years to come."David Thomas, Therapist; podcast host; bestselling author of Raising Emotionally Strong Boys"This is the best Christmas devotional our family has ever used! It's full of rich, biblical content with fun, engaging activities. If you're looking for a way to be more intentional this Christmas season, The World Rejoices is the perfect guide!"Mike and Ashley Kelsey, Lead Pastor, Worship Leader, McLean Bible Church"The World Rejoices is a great mixture of deep biblical study and fun Christmas traditions! The daily devotions invite kids into the Christmas story and the accompanying activities provide a simple and fun way to interact with what they are learning. Kids and families will love going through this devotion together during the Advent season!"Brittany Nelson, Author; children's ministry speaker; creator of DeeperKidMin.com"I love this devotional for three reasons. It's biblical, which is non-negotiable. It's also brief, which is helpful for the hurried and harried holiday seasons. And finally, it's beautiful, which my kids will love because it will keep them engaged. I can't wait to use it with my family!"Alex Duke, Pastor at Third Avenue Baptist Church; senior editor, 9Marks"This devotional connects the Christmas story to everyday life and sparks renewed wonder at the events surrounding Christ's first coming. Even if you've read Luke 1 multiple times, this resource offers fresh insights and applications from the text, and individuals and families will profit from meditating on these truths."Ashley Chesnut, Author of It's Not Just You: Freeing Women to Talk About Sexual Sin and Fight It Well; associate young adult minister, The Church at Brook Hills, Birmingham, AL"The World Rejoices is an excellent and engaging tour through the nativity story in the book of Luke. I encourage you to gather with your family to behold the truths on display in this book, marveling at God's faithful promises of deliverance and glorifying the Savior who came to fulfill them."Scott James, Author of The Sower, The Littlest Watchman, Mission Accomplished, and The Expected One: Anticipating All of Jesus in the Advent"I have benefited so much from Eliza Huie's wisdom and experience. She has become one of my favorite resources to equip and encourage parents on difficult matters that need a combination of grace and biblical clarity. I have a lot of books, but I read Eliza's cover to cover."Jay Holland, Family and Student Pastor, Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church; host, Let's Parent on Purpose podcast with Jay Holland