A Christmas Longing
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Christmas whispers of wistful longings and warm family celebrations—the Savior has come. But the story isn’t finished. "Peace on earth and goodwill toward men" will only be a wish and a vision until the Prince of Peace finally rules our world. The lights, the singing, the gift giving, and the joy foreshadow an eternal morning together in His presence. Through her artwork, her creative retelling of the Nativity, and her tender reflections of the Christmas season, Joni Eareckson Tada invites the r
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This Christmas devotional offers a profound exploration of the season's deeper spiritual significance, moving beyond sentimental traditions to examine the sacred ache for Christ's return. Joni Eareckson Tada masterfully weaves her original artwork, a creative Nativity narrative, and tender personal reflections to guide readers toward a more meaningful Advent experience. The book confronts the tension between our present celebrations and the future fulfillment of God's promises, suggesting that our holiday joy is merely a foretaste of eternal communion.
What distinguishes this work is its unflinching honesty about the "wistful longings" that persist even amidst the season's warmth, grounding its hope in solid biblical eschatology rather than fleeting emotion. Readers who feel the dissonance between the Christmas ideal of "peace on earth" and our fractured world will find profound comfort and renewed purpose in these pages. Tada's perspective, shaped by decades of profound physical suffering, lends a unique credibility to her message about finding joy in longing, ultimately transforming how one approaches the entire Christmas narrative.
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