UNWRAPPING THE BEST GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: The Advent Promises of Our Faithful God

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The holiday season generates emotions that run the gamut of human experience. From giddy delight to deep depression, each of us comes with our own set of expectations. Children show the most excitement, while others dread it because of deep emotional pain.

Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas helps us look anew at the Christmas story. Reading through advent chronologically, we identify prophecies that foretold the coming Messiah, and how Jesus Christ fulfilled each one. Along the way, we will learn how these promises (and others) fit into the traditional advent themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

Each week includes a look at each theme from an Old and New Testament perspective and ends with a traditional Christmas carol.

As you take time to consider the Babe in the manger, may you be filled with awe at God’s faithfulness. He kept every Christmas promise He made. When we know, really know, that God keeps His promises, we can trust Him with our future.

This year, open His best gifts for you.

 

  • Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas - Renewed Hope
  • Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas - Reclaimed Peace
  • Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas - Restored Joy
  • Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas - Redeemed Love

Endorsements

Slow down and spend time in the presence of Jesus this Advent with Dianne Thornton’s new devotional, Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas. This book will lead you on a journey of unwrapping the gifts of reclaiming hope, peace, joy, and love while inviting you to rediscover the birth of Jesus in a new way.

The reflections are written for daily reading throughout the season of Advent or as a stand alone reminder to focus on Jesus as we prepare for our holiday celebrations. Ultimately, Jesus is the hope and promise that shines in our chaotic world as we wait for His return
Mary Geisen
Author of The Advent Narrative: The Life You Didn’t Know You Were Already Living
Amidst a plethora of Advent devotionals in the marketplace, Thronton has penned what should quickly become a classic as it rises above the rest. Seriously, if I were to write an Advent devotional, this would be it. From the very beginning, she takes the reader deep into the Old Testament to demonstrate the prophetic hope of Israel fulfilled in the birth of Christ. As she explores the traditional Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, Thornton ties Old and New together in fresh way that leads to the reviving of one’s spirit. And my favorite part of all is that each section concludes with a hymn that inspires worship and reflection. Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas is the Advent devotional we have all been waiting for.
Jennifer Hayes Yates, M.A.T.S.
Best-selling author of Seek Him First: How to Hear from God, Walk in His Will, and Change Your World
Advent is one of my favorite times of year, and I am always looking for a new Bible study or devotional to do every year! If you too are looking for a new one, may I suggest Dianne Thornton’s newest, Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas: The Advent Promises of Our Faithful God. Dianne’s new book has short, concise daily readings that will fit into your busy and hectic lives during this holiday season. In this four-week devotional, Dianne devotes each chapter to a different theme of Christmas: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Every week is split into six daily readings. The first day of each week is an introduction to the theme and ends with a suggested scripture reading of the Christmas Story. Each chapter ends with a Christmas carol that correlates with the week’s theme – some of my very favorite hymns. I enjoyed the personal stories that Dianne sprinkles throughout the study to connect her readers with her teachings. The daily readings are short and concise -perfect for the busy woman. The study concludes with the text of the Advent story in Chronological Order from the Bible.
Seantele Foreman
Retired Librarian/Bookseller
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the holiday rush and long for a deeper, more meaningful Christmas season, Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas is exactly what you need. Dianne’s thoughtful design of this devotional offers a powerful invitation to slow down and reflect on the true gifts of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
 
What makes this text stand out is how Dianne begins with Hope, reshaping the way we often think about it, especially in times of stress or sorrow. She gently challenges and inspires readers to see these gifts as more than words—they are life-changing promises. Each day, you’ll be guided to encounter the Story of Jesus in a way that refreshes your soul and helps you rediscover the joy of Christmas.
 
Whether you’re navigating loss, seeking peace, or simply longing for a deeper connection with the Lord, this devotional will help you unwrap the best gifts of Christmas that are often hidden beneath the noise.
Jessica Frasier, LPC-S
Founder of Hope Again Counseling Waco,TX
Unwrapping the Best Gifts of Christmas by Dianne Thornton is a hope-filled must read for anyone who has lost hope or needs encouragement during the Christmas season. Christmas is such a wonderful time, but it can also be a difficult season for many people who have experienced losses and hardships. Dianne does a great job of combining biblical truths to remind everyone that we have hope in Jesus Christ and encourages her readers to keep hope alive. This book and her way of encouraging readers by reminding us of hope of Christmas and our salvation is a spiritual masterpiece. I’m very proud of you Dianne! May this book help so many renew lost hope around the holidays!
Shara Schlitzberger, LPC
Founder of Carry On Counseling Center PLLC, Pearland, TX
Dianne guides us through the story of Jesus’ birth while exemplifying how we can reset our lives during one of the most hectic times of the year.  Along the way, she shows us in scripture how to find Hope, Peace, Joy and Love all wrapped up in one neat and necessary package.  
Leigh Ann Moore
Children’s Director, New Hope Church, Friendswood, TX