TIDINGS of COMFORT and JOY
25 DEVOTIONS LEADING TO CHRISTMAS
foreword by CHIP INGRAM
Tidings of Comfort and Joy: 25 Devotions Leading to Christmas
Copyright 2021 Mark M. Yarbrough
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Foreword by Chip Ingram
Five “I Wills” That Will Rock the World
“The Case of the Missing Manger”
Few things capture our attention like a daring, successful rescue.
Think about stories of firefighters, trapped by wildfire, getting picked up by a helicopter in smoke so thick the pilot had to fly blind. I remember the hope I felt when volunteers, who wouldn’t give up, found a toddler alive under rubble three days after an earthquake. Or what about the special operations team surprising militants holding missionaries hostage.
My heart soars as much as anyone’s when tragedy is averted by commitment and courage. I’ve noticed such exploits seem to have five things in common: 1) a great plan, 2) the right people to execute the plan, 3) innovative methods, 4) perfect timing, and 5) flawless execution.
When we hear about how people are dramatically rescued, something soars in our spirit. It’s more than just relief. And it’s more than a tragedy averted. It’s hope. In the most amazing, most powerful, and most stunning rescue story of all—the Christmas story—we find the elements of a great rescue. This Christmas season, I invite you to allow Tidings of Comfort and Joy to cause you to reflect on this incredible rescue. This bold rescue story is our ...
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About Tidings of Comfort and Joy: 25 Devotions Leading to ChristmasRemember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day. The Christmas season easily overwhelms, and meaning can be lost in the busyness. In Tidings of Comfort & Joy, Mark M. Yarbrough reminds us why we celebrate. These twenty-five short devotions focus December on Jesus through a combination of Scripture reflections, winsome stories, advent applications, and guided prayers. This is a book that you and your family will turn to annually, as you prepare your heart for the wonder and meaning of Christmas. |
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