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Every Christmas, Christians all over the world observe Advent, a season that reminds us of the love, hope, joy, and peace found only in Jesus Christ. Through this short and sweet family devotional (especially helpful if you’re teaching little ones with short attention spans), Scott James brings to light the many promises of Christ―from birth to ascension―that demonstrate His love for us during this Christmas season.

These daily devotions, which can be used by both families and individuals, are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas. The Expected One is a perfect (and doable!) gift for any growing family or beloved friend who needs meaningful and biblical reminders of all Jesus is for them during the busy and the bustle of the holiday season, setting Him back in the center of it all.

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the heart behind The Expected One

“This book is primarily designed for families with children, but my hope is that anyone wanting to meditate deeply on the coming of Christ will find it helpful. Each day has a passage of Scripture accompanied by a brief explanation to help us “Trace the Thread” of God’s unfolding plan throughout the Old Testament. These devotional thoughts are intentionally concise and are designed to prompt your own time of reflection, discussion, and prayer. Each day therefore also includes a series of questions and prayer points to guide the whole family through the weeks of Advent. There are “Connect with Kids” questions to help foster thought and conversation during family worship (along with suggested answers given in parentheses to help parents guide the discussion). You’ll also find an additional question to help guide people of all ages into “Further Reflection,” as well as a call to prayer in the form of a “Prayer Point” that connects to the day’s passage.

If you are using these devotionals with your family, consider having a set time each day when you slow down, gather together, and worship God as a family. Perhaps sing a favorite hymn or carol before diving into the day’s passage and discussion. However you use your time together, it is my prayer that this Advent season will be one of rich, gospel-centered reflection for you and your family as you make much of Christ.” – Scott James

the author

​Scott James es uno de los ancianos en The Church en Brook Hills. Vive en Birmingham, Alabama donde ejerce como pediatra. En su iglesia sirve en el ministerio de niños y jóvenes y le apasiona ayudar a otras familias a crecer juntas en Cristo.  Él y su esposa Jamie, tienen cuatro hijos: Will, Kirstine, Benjamin y  Bethan quienes fueron la inspiración y la audiencia original para este devocional. Scott James serves as an Elder at The Church at Brook Hills. They live in Birmingham, Alabama where Scott works as a pediatric physician. Scott serves in the children’s and youth ministries at Brook Hills and is passionate about helping families grow together in Christ. He and his wife Jamie have four children—Will, Kirstine, Benjamin, & Bethan—who served as the inspiration and original audience for this Advent devotional.

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Through this short and sweet devotional (especially helpful if you’re teaching little ones with short attention spans), Scott James brings to light the many things that Christ’s life and resurrection means for us not only through the season of Lent, but all year long.

These weekly devotions, which are designed for both family and individual use, are timeless and moving reminders of the miracle of Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection. The Risen One is a perfect (and doable!) gift for any growing family or beloved friend who needs meaningful and biblical reminders of all Jesus is for them—and how much God loves them—during the busy and the bustle of the Easter season, setting him back in the center of it all.

Whether used as a follow-up to The Expected One, or used on its own, The Risen One is a deeply encouraging devotional helping each of us experience all that Jesus is for us in the Easter story.

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