Unlike Lent, Advent is celebrated when the year is becoming darker and colder, moving into the death and dormancy of winter. Before we can greet the coming of the light, we need to engage with some themes that are challenging and occasionally fearful.
How does an invisible God reveal himself to us in scripture and in Jesus? Amy Scott Robinson, poet and storyteller, explores biblical metaphor in this year's BRF Advent book.
Framed by her most famous poems `In the Bleak Midwinter' and `Love Came Down at Christmas', this daily devotional explores Advent and Christmas through the poetry of Christina Rossetti. For each day there is a poem with a reflection that draws on Rossetti's writings, encompassing a rich variety of themes:
Over the course of 30 days, `Journey to Christmas' this Advent with people caught up in the drama of Jesus' birth. each day by Pausing and Reflecting on scripture, Asking for what we and others need and Yielding to God's will.Authors include Pete Greig, Phil Togwell, Carla Harding and Jill Webber
Biblical Explorations is an exciting series from bestselling author Paula Gooder, aimed at all who wish to gain a fuller understanding of the Bible through its key themes. This second volume focuses on the events leading up to and surrounding the birth of Jesus, from the Annunciation to the flight into Egypt, plus relevant Old Testament prophecies.
Five weeks of Advent material for church groups and individuals, offering themed reflections by well-loved contributors from the New Daylight archive alongside specially written questions for group discussion.