The Promised Christ: 31 Advent Stories That Bring Christmas to Life (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781400261031)

Unwrap the true meaning of Christmas through thirty-one beautifully retold Advent stories that will transform the way you see and experience the birth of the Savior.

In The Promised Christ: 31 Advent Stories that Bring Christmas to Life, join author and master storyteller Sherri Hughes-Gragg for this retelling of the events of the Bible---from Eden to the very first Christmas---that is brimming with rich historical and cultural context. Through emotive storytelling, a form of fictional narrative that mixes biblical history with Scripture, Sherri transports you back in time to vividly experience the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Written with heart and clarity, these reflections will help you experience the Christmas season in a whole new way as you:

• Gain fresh insight into the birth of Jesus
• Discover how God used ordinary people to fulfill His promise of "God with us"
• See the amazing depth of God's love for you

This book is the ideal Advent gift for friends or family to help them experience the Christmas season in a whole new way as it prepares their hearts for the coming of the Savior.

Perfect for personal devotion or family reading, The Promised Christ invites you to slow down, pray, and experience the wonder of Christ's birth in a meaningful way this holiday season.