The Art of Living in Advent

In The Art of Living in Advent, Sylvie Vanhoozer takes you on a journey through 28 days of joyful waiting for Christ. This beautiful devotional blends Scripture, history, art, and reflection to help you discover what it means to live in the presence of Christ this Christmas.

Being Seen and Being Present

Centered around the traditional French santons, or "little saints," Vanhoozer invites you to slow down and examine your own home and place of belonging—where God has placed you, and with whom. She encourages you to engage with nature and to see the beauty in ordinary graces. It's a wonderful way to make the Christmas holiday holy and felt in your life by being seen by God and being present in the space around you.

Heart and Home

While I’ve typically viewed Advent as a time of looking back to Christ’s coming, Vanhoozer gently prompts us to make room for Christ in the here and now—in our hearts and in our homes. In a world that urges constant productivity and the elimination of excess, The Art of Living in Advent offers a way to slow down and soak it all in. It’s okay to watch and wait joyfully, with expectant faith in Christ’s presence and activity in your life—right here, right now.

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