Preparing My Heart for Advent

by Ann Marie Stewart

Preparing My Heart for Advent challenges women to immerse themselves in Scriptures during the months of November and December so that they are more likely to keep Christ in Christmas rather than... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899570836
• ISBN13: 9780899570839
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: AMG Publishers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

A Joy to the World

Christmas for me just comes rolling in, with many to do's and a longing for the "joy" that is suppose to come with all those to do's. This book truly prepared my heart in so many ways, my Advent season will never be the same this year, and for years to come. The book led me to often feel like a detective sifting through many parts of the Bible, only to discover over and over again God's perfect plan and his saving grace for the world through Jesus. If you are one who is searching for a Christmas Joy that is deep and true, read this book, and it will lead you to a Joy that lasts. A book I will re-read every year!

Preparing My Heart Gives Christmas New Meaning For Me

In her wonderfully clear style, Ann Stewart uses beautifully and simply stated word-pictures to give new life to the familiar old story of the first Christmas. As she reintroduces me to the the story's priciple figures, I'm attracted anew to long-forgotten details filling all of it with fresh new meaning. My wife and I are using Ann's book as our daily devotional guide leading up to Christmas. Has Christmas grown dull and cold to you? Let Ann help you Prepare Your Heart for Advent. You'll be forever glad you did.

What is the meaning Christmas?

Sometimes in all of our good intentions, we get wrapped up in the preparations: baking goodies, meals, traditions, gifts and commercialism that has become part of the holiday. We forget to prepare our HEARTS as well. How ideal for Ann to delight us with the Word every day of November, when the stress and the chaos is beginning to close in on us. This study is a wonderful journey back in time. With scripture and a thought provoking lesson, Ann sets the stage for the most beautfiul story ever written, the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of Christ! The study is written from a woman's perspective with our unique questions and concerns. It is sure to capture your heart, and light a flame for our Savior. You will not be the same after this book. It has changed the way I approach the holiday season. I am filled with a joy and peace that can only be found in Jesus Christ. I wish the same for you this Christmas. Please take the time for this study. You will be richly blessed.

Preparing My Heart for Advent is a Treat for the Busy Christian

This book is a delight because the author recognizes our desire to approach Chritmas with joy and the crazy demands placed on all of that at that busy time of the year. I love the concept of "preparing my heart" in November when things are more calm and then reaping the rewards in December. I strongly recommend this book!

It really is "the most wonderful time of the year".

Unfortunately, the way many of us "do Christmas" leads to exhaustion and engenders a certain dread of repeating this yearly event. Ann Stewart's book is a welcome antidote to the pressures women face during the pre-Christmas season. It guides us on an historical journey to experience the Christmas Story through the lens of its primary characters and illuminates the roots and meanings of the symbols, songs, and traditions that commemorate this historical event. It also offers many suggestions that help us to keep Christ in our Christmas and create in our homes a spirit of anticipation and excitement as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. I love the way the book is structured - 30 days of study in November followed by daily devotionals from December 1st through January 6th.