{"product_id":"the-gifts-of-christmas-25-joy-filled-devotions-for-advent-9781540902900","title":"The Gifts of Christmas: 25 Joy-Filled Devotions for Advent","description":"When you think of Christmas, what do you see? Glittering lights, decked-out trees, brightly wrapped gifts, a tightly packed schedule? Look closer. What do you hear? Ringing bells, familiar carols, Mariah Carey on an endless loop at the grocery store? Listen harder. In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a deeper, softer, quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGod in our midst. God \u003ci\u003ewith\u003c\/i\u003e us. The greatest gift. The only reason for the season. And the source of all our joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you've been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by what Christmas has become, this beautiful Advent devotional will refresh your faith, reactivate your wonder, and restore your joy. With stories of simple Christmases past, inspiration from Scripture, and pearls of wisdom from beloved author Sheila Walsh, \u003ci\u003eThe Gifts of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e offers you grace, peace, hope, and a sense of expectation for what truly can be the most wonderful time of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheila Walsh\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, Bible teacher, and television host. She has spoken around the world to over 6 million people and cohosts several shows, including \u003ci\u003ePraise\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBetter Together\u003c\/i\u003e, on TBN. A Grammy-nominated recording artist, Sheila has recorded 25 albums with multiple top-ten singles. Her books have sold over 5.5 million copies and include bestselling \u003ci\u003eIt's Okay Not to Be Okay\u003c\/i\u003e and her latest book, \u003ci\u003eHolding On When You Want to Let Go\u003c\/i\u003e. Originally from Scotland, Sheila lives in Texas with her husband, Barry, and two crazy little dogs, Tink and Maggie. Sheila and Barry's son, Christian, is in graduate school.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baker Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599806697746,"sku":"9781540902900","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_86e8b4de-a983-4e49-b50a-c83cf4a55a9f.jpg?v=1732205581","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-gifts-of-christmas-25-joy-filled-devotions-for-advent-9781540902900","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}