We started this site shortly before the Covid lockdown, and that Christmas I shared daily advent readings on our Instagram account. I’ve gone back to those readings over and over for the past three years, and I’ve finally collected them into a print book.
So, without further ado, may I present: The Weary World Rejoices: 25 Readings to Cultivate Advent.
The book progresses along the traditional daily advent readings, with a modern meditation to help you cultivate a spirit of advent in your heart. We all know Decembers are “crazy busy” with so many parties and plays, shopping and sightseeing, hosting and helping. But I have found myself longing for the simple pace of a slow advent season where I can truly reflect on the Christ child.
Along with each meditation, I have printed the Scripture reading for the day, a carol to listen to (or sing, loud, with your kids…), and an activity to do.
Don’t worry–they’re simple, slow things, like take a mug of cocoa out and look at the winter stars, or draw a picture of the shepherds with your children.
Life around us seems to be getting harder and harder and harder. My hope is that The Weary World Rejoices will foster joy and contentment in your heart.
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