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Counting Up to Christmas

24 Gifts from the Gospel of Luke.

In the last month of this crazy, COVID-tainted year, wouldn’t it be wonderful to experience true peace?

In this book, we will count up to Christmas by following Jesus through the Gospel of Luke and open a gift from Scripture each day. Our Savior left us lavish gifts in His Word to soothe raw nerves and bring harmony to the way we celebrate this season. Each day we will open the gift and savor it through an inviting image, teaching, prayer, a few minutes of Christmas Quietude, and a worship song.

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If you are looking for a devotional this Advent, I highly recommend Jennifer Elwood’s Counting up to Christmas. This devotional to helped me linger longer in God’s presence and provoked me to remember the season’s true beauty. I particularly enjoyed the vivid pictures from Israel and receiving a daily gift from God. This sparked a fresh sense of peace and wonder and reminded me that God’s Word is the best gift. Inside His Word, there are endless treasures to discover, and this devotional will set you on that journey.

Shelley Singh, Writer and Founder of Pearls of Grace Blog at shelleysingh.com

Counting Up to Christmas is an Advent devotional unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Sprinkled with breathtaking photography, tales of travel, and a Scriptural foundation, this book helps the reader slow down and savor the season of the Savior. Jennifer connects beautifully with the reader and takes them to a place where they feel they’re walking with Jesus in the Holy Land. I love the moments of Christmas Quietude and Worship moments woven throughout the book which brings the desire to contemplate the message of Luke and the meaning of the Gospel.

Danielle Poorman, Author and Podcast Host of Renewing Motherhood at daniellehope.com

Jenni’s book, Counting Up to Christmas rejuvenates our souls in a fresh anticipation of Jesus’ birth. Whimsical, yet profound, it includes features that will woo children and adults alike to draw near together. Fun elements, including a nativity calendar, worship and beautiful imagery help to keep readers engaged while Jenni captures a sense of wonder in her devotions that we all ache to feel at Christmas time. This is a beautiful gift book that will help many to pause this Christmas to celebrate and interact with the miraculous timeless story of our Savior’s birth.

Denise Pass, Bible teacher, speaker and author of Shame Off You, and Founder of Seeing Deep Ministries.

Counting Up To Christmas is beautiful, simple, and full of heart. I was delighted when I received it! The layout of the book is perfect and inviting. The author beautifully incorporated photography and artwork with journal prompts. My daughter and I read through the book together and loved talking through the short devotions. Rooted in Scripture and woven with heart, this Advent book will be used in our home for years to come.

Melissa Smith, Author and Founder of framedinjoy.com

Let me say, the first thing in this book that stood out to me was the title. “Counting Up” teased a sense of anticipation for the holiday season, which is just what we need right now. The layout of the book is beautiful and inviting. But I love, love, LOVE, the Christmas Quietudes—daily invitations to silence the noise and sit with the Bible. It’s just what is needed to keep our hearts settled and filled with joy in these unprecedented times.

Cheryl Shumake, Author of Waiting to Be Wanted: A Stepmom’s Guide to Loving Before Being Loved and Founder of stepmomsanity.com

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