Bøger af Lisa Appelo

Bring the story of Christmas to light in a meaningful, new way for your whole family in this Advent devotional. Countdown to Christmas will prepare hearts young and old to celebrate the Savior with the wonder of Jesus. Each reading in this Advent devotional includes the Bible passage, rich devotional application, a guided prayer, and relevant Christmas carol that matches one piece of your Nativity set you'll build over 15 days.Unwrap the real Christmas story with your family in this Advent devotional.Want your children to experience Christmas in a fresh way? Countdown to Christmas begins with the anticipation of Jesus in Old Testament prophecies and traces his coming all the way to the angels, shepherds and manger of the New Testament. This new Advent tradition connects a Biblical passage in the Christmas story to one piece of a standard Nativity, allowing you to build a manger scene one piece each day in an exciting and meaningful countdown to Christmas Day. Unfold the miracle of Jesus' birth each day with: An Advent scripture passage.A gospel-centered devotion that engages older kids while captivating younger children with the true meaning of Christmas.A guided prayer to prepare hearts to savor the season.A Christmas carol capturing each Bible passage in song.In Countdown to Christmas, Lisa Appelo provides an open-and-go devotional to celebrate the gift of Christmas with the whole family and to wonder at the good news of Jesus' birth. Use this Advent devotional as a stand-alone or start a treasured family tradition as you read, build a Nativity day by day, and countdown to Christmas.

"One of the best books I've ever read on suffering!"--BRITTANY PRICE BROOKER, speaker"Lisa Appelo is the wise and trustworthy friend we all need to help us navigate life on the other side of devastating circumstances."--BECKY KEIFE, author of The Simple Difference and No Better Mom for the Job Life has shattered all around you. Now what? What do you do when you are suddenly navigating a life you didn't sign up for? You never saw this pain coming, and you're facing a future you'd pass up if you could. Lisa Appelo understands deeply. She has experienced the raw emotions and uncertainty that come when everything falls apart. Lisa went to bed married and woke up a widow and single mom to seven children. She wrestled with impossible questions about her future--and then found life-changing answers that gave her the strength to move forward with true joy.With compassion and rich biblical insight, Lisa will help you · find your footing when circumstances bring massive change;· process hard emotions with God, who welcomes them;· overcome paralyzing fear with three scriptural steps; and· anchor your faith when your hope seems threadbare.Your unexpected future may feel like Plan B, but it's God's purposeful Chapter Two for you as He reshapes your shattered heart. With each tender, intentional step, you'll see you will not merely survive this, but that life can be good again.