The Whole Christmas Story – an Advent adventure through Genesis, Revelation and points in between By Jo Swinney, BRF, £8.99 BRF’s Advent book for 2021 covers far more than the 120 gospel verses which take us from the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary to the escape to Egypt by Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus. In daily readings, reflections and prayers, from Advent Sunday to Epiphany, Jo Swinney sets the familiar – sometimes over-familiar – Christmas story in the infinite context of God’s creation. Let it Slow - An Advent Calendar with a Difference. By Stephen Cotterell, £6.99 Christmas is one of the most joyful times of year, and it can also be one of the most stressful. It comes laden with expectations and, for many, overshadowed by difficult memories and emotions. If every other day of the year has us running in different directions, driven by the bleeping demands of our phones and devices, Christmas makes us run faster still. This understanding and uplifting book offers another way to approach Christmas and to discover how its joys and promises can restore our lives, not add to their burdens. You are invited to take a few minutes each day during December to join in a conversation with the bestselling author, Stephen Cottrell, who offers simple reflections and practical suggestions for making your Christmas the celebration it is meant to be. Advent & Christmas, Waiting in Joyful Hope by Catherine Upchurch. £1.93 ▪ For anyone feeling stressed & rushed this Advent ▪ These brief reflections bring prayer & scripture into everyday life ▪ You'll find ways to enrich your prayer life amongst the busyness of the season Prepare spiritually for the coming of Christ with this popular and inviting annual guide. During the especially busy Advent and Christmas seasons, this book offers brief, down-to-earth reflections that bring prayer and Scripture into everyday life in a thoughtprovoking and lasting way. This book will help busy people achieve their goal of enriching their prayer life during the seasons of Advent and Christmas. 23
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