An ECPA 2023 & 2024 Christmas Bestseller​!

Experience the Wonder of Advent Through the Eyes of Nature

Step into a world of wonder this Advent season with All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings, a stunning gift edition of Gayle Boss's beloved bestseller. This beautifully crafted book invites readers to embrace the ancient wisdom of Advent through the extraordinary lives of 25 northern hemisphere animals as they prepare for winter.

Each daily reflection unveils the intricate and awe-inspiring ways animals like the honeybee, porcupine, and painted turtle adapt to darkness and cold, revealing the timeless truth: The dark is not an end--it's a door to a new beginning. Paired with charming, original woodcut illustrations, these poetic meditations create a transformative journey for readers of all ages.

This special edition includes:

• A new introduction with practical tips for using the book during Advent.
• Inspirational insights from scientists, poets, and philosophers who find God in creation.
• An Afterword that updates readers on the enduring impact of this cherished book.
• A ribbon marker to guide your daily journey.

Perfect for families, church groups, and individuals seeking respite from holiday hustle, this book fosters meaningful conversations and quiet moments of reflection. Whether read with children by the fire or savored alone, All Creation Waits will awaken your sense of wonder and deepen your connection to the natural world and the sacred rhythms of life.

Celebrate the beauty of creation, the mystery of Advent, and the promise of new beginnings with this timeless treasure--an ideal gift for those longing to rediscover the joy and peace of the season.

Learn more about All Creation Waits and find free resources at AllCreationWaits.com

Imagine opening your mailbox to find a bundle of Christmas letters addressed to you from long-ago Bible characters who were there for the birth of Jesus. Mary. Joseph. The innkeeper. A shepherd. The midwife. King Herod. The Magi. How do each of these writers remember the unfolding story? What did they know? When did they know it? How did it change them?

In Season's Greetings, twelve vividly imagined letters from those who were there speak to the many meanings of Christmas. Awe. Wonder. Disruption. Scandal. Hope. Collected together, the letters invite you-the reader-to add your voice to the conversation, to put Christmas into your own words.

Scripture texts, companion prayers, reflection questions and journaling prompts accompanying each letter lend themselves to individual or group study.

Whether you love Christmas or dread it, whether you are a believer or a skeptic, the letters in Season's Greetings will speak to you. This Advent devotional delivers straight talk with honesty, intellectual rigor and a touch of humor, allowing you to hear with new ears the old, old story that changed-and is changing-the world.

Season's Greetings also includes an Afterword for Clergy and Church Leaders offering creative ideas for using the book in various ministry contexts, as well as a Small Group Leader's Guide.

• Devotions by Ann Voskamp, bestselling author
• Daily Scripture readings
• Discussion questions
• Meaningful Advent activities
• Beautiful illustrations

All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings invites you to rediscover the beauty and depth of the Advent season through the eyes of the natural world. This exquisite book offers 25 daily reflections, each revealing the miraculous ways northern hemisphere animals adapt to the dark and cold of winter. With poetic descriptions and profound insights, it unveils the timeless truth of Advent: The dark is not an end but the way a new beginning comes.

Each reflection, paired with stunning, hand-carved woodcut illustrations, draws readers of all ages into the rhythms of creation. From the honeybee to the porcupine, every creature becomes a living metaphor of hope, resilience, and trust in the process of transformation. Whether read aloud as a family tradition or treasured individually, this book speaks to the yearning for stillness and meaning in the often frantic holiday season.

Perfect for anyone longing to escape consumerism and embrace the sacred mysteries of Advent, All Creation Waits reminds us that we are part of a creation that waits in eager expectation. This devotional is not just a book but an invitation--to pause, reflect, and marvel at the eternal lessons found in the natural world.

Step into the quiet wisdom of winter and let this masterpiece illuminate your Advent journey. A timeless gift for every season, All Creation Waits is a treasure that will enrich hearts and homes for years to come.

Learn more about All Creation Waits and find free resources at AllCreationWaits.com

An ECPA 2023 Christmas Bestseller!
Spend the 40 days of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany in the company of:

Mary the Mother of Jesus
Elizabeth the Mother of John the Baptist and
Anna the Prophetess at the temple in Jerusalem.

Anticipate, celebrate, and marvel at Jesus' birth with Three Wise Women, a richly researched and faith-building new devotional by Dandi Daley Mackall. We don't hear many details directly from these three women at the heart of the first Christmas, but Scripture, studies in biblical culture, and an open heart that asks what if allows readers to experience new revelations for the holy season that will encourage and strengthen you in becoming a wise woman of God.

Bestselling author Dandi Mackall reflects on the events and lives of these Three Wise Women and invites you to:

• Delve deeper into what these real-life women may have experienced
• Ponder a new aspect of the journey toward Christ's birth and beyond through the voices of Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna
• Meditate on Old and New Testament Scriptures that speak to women's hearts across generations and cultures
• Grow closer to God through insightful devotional readings about Patience, Hope, Faith, Trust, Persistence, Sacrifice, Joy, Grace, Love, Confidence, and more
• Reflect on your own life using the daily Pondering Questions, as you see the story of Jesus' birth afresh through the eyes of faithful women
• Join with other women in a small group or Bible study to take a faith journey together with Three Wise Women

Dandi Mackall tells the story of Jesus' birth from the perspectives of Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna in these devotions, allowing readers to imaginatively inhabit the thought world of first-century Middle Eastern women. The three wise women emerge as gentle, strong, and deeply faithful. Each reflection is accompanied by Bible verses, questions to ponder, and a brief prayer. --The Christian Century

Visit threewisewomenbook.com for a study guide, journal, and more free resources to enhance your Advent devotions!

One thing I know for sure: This will be a book that gets passed down through the generations.--Catholic Mom
The Joy of Advent is an easy, guided celebration of Advent and Christmas for any family that hopes to bring richness and meaning into the holiday season.

From Advent through Epiphany, activities for all ages including daily Bible readings, reflections, songs, and prayers, provide a guided celebration that will infuse depth and delight throughout the Advent and Christmastide season. The Joy of Advent gives families the opportunity to come together and focus their hearts on the scarlet thread of Christmas--Christ's love and sacrifice--woven through the tapestry of Scripture, and utilizing the Jesse Tree, to create poignant memories and beloved traditions.

• Create meaningful traditions and activities that family members will enjoy year after year.
• Experience companionship through accessible readings and thoughtful reflections.
• Appreciate the amazing story of God's redemptive work in the world.
• Have every day moments transformed into lasting memories of rich spiritual significance.
• Extend the celebration of Christmas through the full Twelve Days of Christmas.

Margery Williams penned her classic work in 1922, endearing itself to countless young children thanks to the illustrations by William Nicholson. This edition captures the magic of the original edition, carefully recreating the story just as Margery Williams wrote it and including all of Nicholson's illustrations, in full color. While modern printing methods call for some updates to the layout, in the main, this edition is nearly identical to the one that captured the hearts of generation after generation. Carry the tradition to your children and grandchildren and future generations with this carefully reconstructed re-creation of The Velveteen Rabbit: Or How Toys Become Real.

Take a few minutes during the holidays to savor the joys and peace of the season with this beautiful Christmas edition of Jesus Calling devotions. This heartwarming compilation of devotions comes from Sarah Young's bestselling brand.

With 50 seasonally themed selections in Jesus Calling^(R) for Christmas, you'll find devotions that include:

• The Christmas story
• Old Testament prophecies about Jesus' birth
• Peace for the busy season
• Joyous reasons to celebrate
• Exquisite imagery
• Written-out Scripture verses

Whether a self-purchase to enhance your observation of Advent and the birth of the Christ child or a gift for friends and loved ones in the biggest shopping season of the year, Jesus Calling^(R) for Christmas will be a holiday favorite for years to come.

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen...but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables, folktales, and folklore that have horrified kids (and adults) for generations during the holiday season.

He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness' sake. This lighthearted song is a bit more ominous in the context of other Christmas traditions. From beasts that threaten to cook children into stew to sinister crones who snatch little ones from their beds, you won't find any dancing sugar plums here. Outside of the heartwarming Christmas tales we all know and love, there are an abundance of frightening stories to chill all who hear them to the bone. Discover folklore from all corners of the world, including:

• Krampus (Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and northern Italy), a demonic half-goat monster who drags chains and whips bad children with birch sticks, or stuffs them in his sack to take away
• The Kallikantzari (Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey), goblins who come out during Advent to cause mischief
• Père Fouettard (France, Belgium, Switzerland), Saint Nicholas' eternal cannibal manservant who deals with naughty children
• Hans Trapp (Alsace-Lorraine, France), who roams the countryside disguised as a scarecrow and goes door to door on Christmas looking for children to feast upon
• Gryla (Iceland), the giant ogre who emerges from her cave on Christmas to hunt children and cook them into stew
• Mari Lwyd (Wales), a creature with a horse's skull and a long cloak that is followed by a group of chanting people
• Frau Perchta (Austria and Bavaria), who slits the bellies of bad children and stuffs them with straw

These tales are sure to leave you wishing for the Grinch. Whether you are a fan of history and folklore, you love learning about different cultures, or you just want to give a holiday gift that will bring the joy of Christmas to that lucky someone (just kidding), The Scary Book of Christmas Lore is for you. 'Tis the season! Is it beginning look a lot like Christmas, yet?

• 13-inch 3D pop-up tree
• Devotional booklet with 25 family devotions written by Ann Voskamp
• 24 Christmas tree ornaments with hangers
• Star-shaped tree-topper

Continuing its legacy of holiday cheer and warmth, this Ideals annual Christmas edition is a collection of poetry, essays, quotations, recipes, and Bible excerpts. Each carefully chosen selection from authors such as C.S. Lewis, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Peter Marshall is complemented by full-color artwork or beautiful photography to inspire and remind readers about the meaning of Christmas. Since 1944, loyal readers and their families have been drawn to Ideals as a time-honored tradition each Christmas.

Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ.

This captivating picture book about thefaith-based origin of St. Nicholas is illustrated by?New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey and written by Dandi Daley Mackall.

The Legend of St. Nicholas:

• Is perfect for readers 4-8 who are curious about the origin of St. Nicholas or Santa Claus
• Celebrates the holiday season and teaches little ones about thejoy of giving to others and helping those in need
• Shows how countries celebrate Christmas traditions across the world
• Is a faith-based look at the Christmas holiday and giving or receiving gifts

With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story, ?The Legend of St. Nicholas?is a great family read for the Advent and Christmas season.

This devotional collection of prayers and reflections from Sarah Young's bestselling Jesus Listens(R) and Jesus Calling prepares your spirit for the Savior's coming, helps you spend the days of Advent and Christmas with intentionality, and carries you into the New Year with your heart and mind fixed on Jesus.

Enjoy more peaceful moments this holiday season with Jesus Listens--for Advent and Christmas. This inspirational holiday devotional also includes Scripture verses, and words of hope from God's heart to yours.

Jesus Listens--for Advent and Christmas is ideal for:

• Anyone longing to draw closer to Jesus during the Advent and Christmas season.
• Those who are looking for comfort, calm, and peace in place of the holiday bustle.
• Families who want to cultivate a tradition of Advent prayers and devotions together.

This full-color prayer book includes:

• Prayers, reflections, and Bible verses based on the Christmas story and prophecies of Jesus' birth.
• Stunning seasonal illustrations, making this holiday treasure a beautiful gift or keepsake.

As you pray Scripture throughout this holiday season, you'll experience not only God's answers, but also how prayer connects you to God, changes your heart, and brings peace and joy to one of the greatest celebrations of the year.

Enjoy Sarah Young's other Christmas books:

• Jesus Calling for Christmas
• Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas (picture book)
• Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas (board book)
• Jesus Calling Advent and Christmas Prayers

In this beautifully illustrated Christmas giftbook, readers will join Santa Claus as he enters a family room on Christmas Eve and discovers an ornate Nativity scene representing the birth of Jesus. With deep appreciation, Santa picks up the porcelain manger holding the Christ child and then reflects upon the many reasons he loves Jesus:

For being my light and leading the way,
For being the spirit which makes Christmas Day!

As the narration unfolds, the reader can reflect upon the events of the Savior's life through Greg Olsen's masterful sketches. After Santa returns the manger to the Christmas creche, he continues his Christmas Eve journey:

In a wink, the little old man slips quietly away.
Some say he goes up the chimney and climbs in a sleigh.
Whatever the case, his mission is clear--
Give unto others, bringing love and good cheer.

This cherished Christmas poem and giftbook is presented with gold foil and an embossed title and includes several original pieces of artwork by Greg Olsen. It is ideal for families to read together as a way to make Jesus Christ the focus of the season.

That's the Spirit of Christmas, when all's said and done,
God's gift of love, that came as His Son.

Enter the Christmas season with the intention of returning your heart to God. Matthew West, in his trademark creative and engaging style, leads readers through the eyes of a child at Christmastime to come home to greater joy, hope, peace, and belonging found only in Jesus. Take time during Advent to immerse yourself in God's goodness and the true meaning of Christmas.

In the midst of what can be the busiest and most stressful holiday season, each chapter of Come Home for Christmas points the reader to the kingdom realities that God invites each of us to participate in through the birth of Jesus. Matthew West's humor, Bible-teaching, and storytelling challenge us to embrace this season of Christmas as the homecoming that God intends for it to be. Through the pages of this winsome and inspiring book, you will:

• Feel the wonder of Christmas as you did when you were a child
• Move beyond the baby in the manger to the Savior of the world
• Return your heart to the joy, peace, love, and hope found in Jesus
• Restore neglected or broken relationships with family and friends
• Come home to the life God intended you to experience throughout the year

This special book, which springs out of Matthew's love for Christmas, reminds us that the story of Christmas calls readers back to the heart (or the home) of what it means to be loved by God. Each chapter will include a specific Bible reading about the Christmas story, and the book will include small group discussion questions and an Advent challenge.

How to focus on Christ during Advent

Most Christians agree that Christmas is all about Jesus, yet most of us spend little time preparing our hearts to celebrate Him. Why is this? Partly because we don't know how.

In Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, Asheritah Ciuciu leads readers through the four weeks of Advent (Hope, Preparation, Joy, and Love). Each week:

• Begins with an interactive family devotional that equips readers to celebrate Advent together
• Offers five daily reflections that focus on that week's name of Jesus
• Includes suggestions for fun-filled family activities or service projects

This devotional can be used by readers in their own personal worship times or as a tool to engage in family worship during the busy holiday season. Either way, participants will gain a greater sense of awe and wonder at who Jesus is.

By focusing on the person and character of Jesus throughout the Advent season, readers will prepare their hearts so that when they admire the live nativity, sit in the candlelight service, or wake up on Christian morning, they can join the faithful who sing from the bottom of their hearts, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

These brief meditations incorporate the hope, celebration, love, compassion, and blessing of the Christmas season and encourage us to find them throughout the year. Features include the poem, The Work of Christmas, When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone...The Work of Christmas begins...; and I Will Light Candles This Christmas, Candles of joy, despite all sadness, Candles of hope where despair keeps watch. Candles of courage for fears ever present, Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days...

I know that the experiences of unity in human relations are more compelling than the concepts, the fears, the prejudices, which divide. Despite the tendency to feel my race superior, my nation the greatest nation, my faith the true faith, I must beat down the boundaries of my exclusiveness until my sense of separateness is completely enveloped in a sense of fellowship. I will light the candle of fellowship this Christmas, a candle that must burn all the year long. - The Mood of Christmas & Other Celebrations by Howard Thurman