On the Way to Bethlehem: Reflections on Christmas for Every Day in Advent

By Hilary McDowell

Book Overview

Every Advent Christians struggle to eliminate the busyness of the season and find time to prepare themselves for the coming of Emmanuel. This year, author Hilary McDowell offers readers hope and a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 083580920X
• ISBN13: 9780835809207
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Upper Room
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

This book is a total blessing.

I have used this book for my Advent devotional for 3 years in a row. The first year I used it, I was astounded by Hilary's deep and creative prose. I found myself underlining passages nearly every day. The next year I used it, I found myself doing the same thing; but in different places, for different reasons! I have shared this book with so many friends and acquaintances--I can't say enough about it. Her prayers alone are worth the purchase price of the book. They are beautiful and profound. I can't wait to open it up again this year.

The road twice taken (so far)

I found this book of Advent meditations in 2000, and found them enjoyable and thought-provoking. but I felt that I had missed much. So when Advent rolled around in 2001, I set out on the journey again. I was right. There was more for me to learn about myself and my spiritual journey.Something I particularly liked was that the journey didn't stop at the stable on Christmas Eve, but continued a full two weeks beyond--taking me back into the real world and reminding me that I cannot remain at that special place, that the stable has gifts for me to return to the everyday world. At this point, I plan to make the journey again in 2002.