A couple of years ago, I tried to find an outdoor Christmas ornament that would reflect our faith . . . and the only thing I would find was an angel. That’s fine, but this was NOT a biblical angel. She was a she, and she had long, flowing blonde hair and a pretty dress . . . sigh.
So I went onto my Facebook page and went out a little tirade about how our society has no idea what a real angel is any more. And the response was so strong, the next day I waxed eloquent about how our picture of Joseph and Mary (riding a donkey) going to Bethlehem is WAY off base.
Before I knew it, I was discussing all kinds of things that we’ve twisted or forgotten about in the story of Christ’s birth. So I put all those things together and sent the idea to my editor, who allowed me to write STAR OF WONDER, AN ADVENT DEVOTIONAL TO ILLUMINATE THE PLACES, PEOPLE, PROPHECIES, AND PURPOSE OF THE FIRST CHRISTMAS.
Or something like that. 🙂
I LOVED writing that book–not only because it allowed me to point out forgotten or little-known truths, but because I love research, and I was able to do a lot of digging throughout those few pages. The result is a book with 25 lessons about the birth of Christ . . . along with some ideas for new family traditions and a pause for wonder.
If you’d like to join us in a Facebook group for a day-by-day discussion of those 25 readings, I’d love to have you join us. Just click on the link here, order your book, and you’ll be ready to go when the discussion begins on December 1st. I promise you’ll never look at Christmas in quite the same way.
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I’ve got my copy of the book and can’t wait to get started on the 1st.
So glad you’ll be joining us. I’m really looking forward to it!
I just ordered a copy! I’m really looking forward to reading through this devotional this advent season. 🙂
Thank you! I hope you’ll join us on the “prepare your heart” FB page!
I will SO be there, Angie! I’m starting the book tonight. Have it right beside me on my nightstand. ; ) THANK YOU for writing this book and for researching things so thoroughly.
My pleasure (of course!). I hope you enjoy it!
Me! Me! My book will be here Friday. Looking forward to learning more about the REAL Christmas.
Glad to have you joining in, Deb! This is going to be fun! :-). And thanks for the mention on Instagram!