We
get so caught up preparing for Christmas - Christmas decorations,
buying presents, and planning meals. But what about preparing
spiritually? Ciuciu has written this book to help us focus on Jesus
during the Christmas season.
I
really like the format of this book. The reading for Sunday can be
used in a family setting. There are passages to read aloud, a
Scripture to read, discussion questions and a carol to sing. The
readings for the weekdays contain short reflections on the names of
Jesus. Each one of them has a challenge, a prayer, and Scripture for
further study.
Ciuciu
writes how she came to appreciate the practice of celebrating Advent
on Sundays in church. She realized she could also worship Jesus for
who He is at home by meditating on a different name each day. The
idea for this book of Advent devotions was born.
I
highly recommend this book for family and individual use. “We all
suffer from soul amnesia,” Ciuciu writes. (13) This book has helped
me remember who Jesus is and what He has done for us. The daily
readings have helped keep my focus on Jesus in the midst of all the
bustle.
You
can receive a sampler of the devotions at
https://onethingalone.com/unwrapping-names-of-jesus-devotional/.
You
can find out more at www.UnwrappingTheNames.com.
My
rating: 5/5 stars.
Asheritah
Ciuciu is an author, speaker, and blogger. She grew up in Romania as
a missionary kid and studies English and Women's Ministry at
Cedarville University in Ohio. She shares personal stories and
practical tips at https://onethingalone.com/.
She is also a regular contributor at forthefamily.org and
ungrind.com. She and her husband raise their children in northeast
Ohio.
Moody
Publishers, 128 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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