Embracing Emmanuel: A Devotional for the Christmas Season($16.98Value)

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Slow down this Christmas season and rediscover the wonder of Emmanuel, “God with us.” Amid the hustle and hurry of the holidays, Embracing Emmanuel invites you to slow down and make room for God's presence this Christmas season. Through the stories, Scriptures, and people surrounding the first Christmas, this devotional gently draws you into the awe and intimacy of God coming to dwell with us, and to linger in that wonder beyond Christmas Day. Spanning the sacred Christmas season of Advent through Epiphany, each daily devotion includes: Insights from Scripture to help you encounter Emmanuel anew. - Questions that help you connect personally with God and His Word. - Prayers and a song suggestion to guide your heart in worship. Encounter afresh the God who stepped into our world and embrace Emmanuel with wonder and worship this Christmas season. In a season that often rushes past in a blur of busyness, this devotional offers a gentle pause and a sacred invitation. Jenn Soehnlin guides readers from Advent to Epiphany with Scripture-rich reflections that draw the heart to the true wonder of Christmas—Emmanuel, God with us. —Rachael Adams , author of Everyday Prayers for Love and A Little Goes a Long Way ; host of The Love Offering Podcast Jenn Soehnlin has written an insightful and fresh look at the events of Jesus' advent. She uses a poignant blend of biblical text and personal testimony to bring the details of Christ's coming into twenty-first century life. The result is a tender and reverent read for your holiday worship. —Lori Hatcher , Our Daily Bread author of Lord, I Believe: 60 Devotions for Your Troubled Heart At the intersection of suffering and wrestling with God's plan, Jenn's message in Embracing Emmanuel rises like a gentle invitation—urging us to cling to God and His unchanging goodness. With "embrace" as the guiding theme, Jenn helps readers see the Christmas story—and their own stories—with fresh eyes. Each day provides space to pause, ponder, and worship amid the bustle of the season. This is more than a devotional for Advent; it's an invitation to embrace the whole of life—both the hard and the holy—with the hope of Christ. —Denise Pass , PhD Bible Exposition, award-winning author of Make Up Your Mind and Shame Off You ; international speaker, and founder of Seeing Deep Ministries This Advent devotional is a heartfelt invitation to encounter Emmanuel in a fresh and life-changing way. Jenn's willingness to share personal stories—both tender and vulnerable—beautifully models how the living Word of God meets us in our real struggles and joys. Each page weaves Scripture with relatable reflections, drawing readers closer to the hope and wonder of the Advent season. I wholeheartedly encourage you to explore these devotions and let Jenn's honest, faith-filled storytelling point you to the beauty of Christ's coming. —Todd Peters , pastor and retired Navy SEAL; host of The Warrior's Walk podcast Embracing Emmanuel allows readers to marinate in the beautiful truth that God is with us. Jenn's writing draws us in as we see the perspectives of different characters of the Christmas story and then look for His presence in our daily lives. This is a book that will deeply enrich your Christmas experience. —Erin Ulerich , author of In Unexpected Ways: Christmas in Everyday Life