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Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas: The Advent Promises of Our Faithful God

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I met Seantele when my children first started school. She was their elementary school librarian. We became fast friends. By the time our kids were in High School, she was their librarian once again. Plus, we were “band parents” together. Her boys were in band; my girls in guard. She is now retired from education and works at a premier independent bookstore in Houston, The Brazos Bookstore. Seantele loves books! And she is highly selective. She also loves Advent! She introduced me to the She Reads Truth Advent experience one year, which I will always treasure. I am so thankful she said yes to my request.

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I met Mary in the online space where bloggers, authors, and writers of all kinds collide. Mary’s writing is fresh and easy to read. She is a great source of encouragement. She’s written two books, one of which is THE ADVENT NARRATIVE: The Life You Didn’t Know You Were Already Living. She applies the Advent themes of preparation and expectancy to everyday life so we can live this way throughout the year!

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I met Leigh Ann at church when we first moved to Pearland. Leigh Ann is a creative extraordinaire! When our kids were young, she hosted an annual Easter egg hunt. She has a deep love for children and for them to hear the Gospel, and in turn, for them to know and love the Lord. It’s no wonder she’s the children’s director at the Friendswood location of New Hope Church. Eventually, we shared the bond of “band parents,” cheering our kids on at marching contests. You know—“Bandtober”!! I’m so thankful for her words of encouragement about my devotional.

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I met Jessica while working a long-term sub assignment at Dawson High School. She was the crisis counselor there. On several occasions I observed students seek her out when they were in need. She was excellent with them. The founder of Hope Again Counseling, she has since moved to the Waco area and specializes in grief, depression, and anxiety. Additionally, she caters to clients online. Jessica occasionally hosts a retreat, “Refresh and Restore.”

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I met Jennifer at my first ever writers conference in South Carolina. Right away I saw her passion for women to go deep into God’s Word and let it transform their lives. Since then, she has written many books and Bible studies and has a full speaking schedule. I love seeing her posts pop up in my feed, always encouraging and challenging. Very often they meet an immediate need in my life.

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Jesus, the Son, is the perfect Gift. God the Father is the perfect Giver. He knew exactly what we needed, and it was His joy to give it.

Join me this year in focusing on the Advent promises of our Faithful God in this new Christmas Advent devotional: UNWRAPPING THE BEST GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS. Available October 22! Learn more on my website. Link is also available from my bio.

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Faithful love. It is our deepest desire. To be fully known and fully loved. The Old Testament uses a very special word to describe God’s love for His people — “hesed.” It means unfailing love, loyal love, devotion, kindness — especially in a covenant relationship.” God, in His extravagant love, gave His most precious possession for you and me. The greatest Gift of all.

Join me this year in focusing on the Advent promises of our Faithful God in this new Christmas Advent devotional: UNWRAPPING THE BEST GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS. Available October 22! Learn more on my website. Link is also available from my bio.

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“Christian joy” is often considered a choice rather than an emotional by-product of our circumstances. Actually, both are true! A read through our Bibles shows the many emotional ways joy is expressed. However, there are times when cheerfulness is a choice. When we’ve lost our joy, there is a plan for restoring it. It begins with knowing the Source of joy—God Himself.

Join me this year in focusing on the Advent promises of our Faithful God in this new Christmas Advent devotional: UNWRAPPING THE BEST GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS. Available October 22! Learn more on my website. Link is also available from my bio.

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How do you measure your personal peace factor? Are you at rest or does anxiety rule over your mind? Peace often seems elusive. As a child of God, however, we can experience peace even in the most trying of circumstances. Consider Mary. We know her pregnancy was anything but normal. Not just its conception, but the living out of it as an unwed woman. Yet she trusted God and accepted His plan for her life. ⁠
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The Lord made a way for us to experience peace despite our circumstances. Before the holiday rush sets in, make a plan for reclaiming your peace. ⁠
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What comes to mind when you hear the word hope? At Christmastime, we see hope most vividly in children. For adults, it’s more difficult. It takes effort to keep hope alive, otherwise may we slip into a passive mindset. When we’ve lost hope, is it possible to find hope again?⁠
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Christmas is the perfect time to reset. Renewing our hope that good things are still possible. It begins with the *object* of our hope—Jesus Christ. ⁠
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Hey Friends!! It’s getting close! October 22 will be here before you know it and with it, the release of my Advent devotional. UNWRAPPING THE BEST GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: The Advent Promises of Our Faithful God.

Jesus the Son is the perfect Gift. God the Father is the perfect Giver. He knew exactly what we needed, and it was His joy to give it.

This year, open God’s best gifts for you.
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$I don’t know about you, but when I read (or hear) words like “But as for you,” I sit up and listen. Even though I’m well past my youth, I still hear my mom or dad issuing those words. Typically, regarding some infraction. Someone else did something wrong, and maybe I got caught in the middle. They wanted to make sure I knew what was expected.⁠ ⁠ These words in 2 Chronicle 15:7 were an encouragement to King Asa. ⁠ ⁠ “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7)⁠ ⁠ Asa was a good king who led Judah to forsake foreign gods and to serve the One true God. In the process of clearing the land of foreign idols and such, the prophet Azariah encouraged Asa with these words. They were not intended to chide him, but to encourage him in the good work he was doing. I’m sure the work was exhausting physically and mentally, and he needed to know from God saw and approved. ⁠ ⁠ I’m coming off of several weeks of intense work as I prepare to release a new advent devotional. (It will be available on October 22!) The writing and design work is complete, but there is much left to prepare for launch. I came across this verse in my daily reading and was so encouraged by it. ⁠ ⁠ I don’t know what “work” God has you in the middle of. But know this: He wants you to be strong and press on. You will receive a reward for your hard work.⁠ ⁠ #DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers⁠ ⁠ #StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡#CharacterOfChrist #WholeArmorOfGod #StandFirmInYourFaith #NamesOfGod ⁠ ⁠ #BestGiftsAdventDevo #ChristmasAdvent #AdventDevotional #AdventDevotions #AdventHope #AdventPeace #AdventJoy #AdventLove⁠ ⁠ #2Chron15⁠$

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