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To prepare for Christmas in our society is to be sucked into a vortex of indulgence, from decor to gifts to calorie-rich foods. Layer upon layer of tinsel, lights, and wrapping paper create the illusion of abundance, disguising the feeling of emptiness in our souls. The arrival of the Messiah, by contrast, is true abundance disguised by the impression of scarcity. Training our eyes to see through the rough stable, the adolescent mother, and the anxious escape to Egypt, we can see in that poverty and powerlessness the wonder of Gods abundant life and grace coming down to dwell among us.
This powerful devotional by best-selling author Walter Brueggemann includes daily reflections on the Scriptures and stories of Advent in order to invite us to see beyond the worlds faux extravagance and realize the true feast laid out before us. Twelve prayers are also included for the twelve days of Christmas.
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Walter Brueggemann
Book Format
Paperback
Publisher
Westminster John Knox
Published
September 2017
Weight
114g
Dimensions
12.7 x 19.6 x 1.1 cm
ISBN
9780664262273
ISBN-10
0664262279
Eden Code
4537746
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