{"product_id":"three-wise-women-40-devotions-celebrating-advent-with-mary-elizabeth-and-anna-9781640608054","title":"Three Wise Women: 40 Devotions Celebrating Advent with Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn ECPA 2023 Christmas Bestseller!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpend the 40 days of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany in the company of: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary the Mother of Jesus \u003cbr\u003e Elizabeth the Mother of John the Baptist and \u003cbr\u003e Anna the Prophetess at the temple in Jerusalem. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Anticipate, celebrate, and marvel at Jesus' birth with \u003ci\u003eThree Wise Women, \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bestselling author Dandi Mackall reflects on the events and lives of these \u003ci\u003eThree Wise Women \u003c\/i\u003eand invites you to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Delve deeper into what these real-life women may have experienced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ponder a new aspect of the journey toward Christ's birth and beyond through the voices of Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Meditate on Old and New Testament Scriptures that speak to women's hearts across generations and cultures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Grow closer to God through insightful devotional readings about Patience, Hope, Faith, Trust, Persistence, Sacrifice, Joy, Grace, Love, Confidence, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 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 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Join with other women in a small group or Bible study to take a faith journey together with \u003ci\u003eThree Wise Women\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e An award-winning author, speaker, and passionate scholar of the Scriptures, Dandi shares her heart for Jesus and her own faith journey through this inspired and timely devotional. Beautifully designed with a two-color interior, \u003ci\u003eThree Wise Women\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book to accompany all believers through this holy season of the year, a lovely early Christmas gift, and an excellent resource for women's Bible study groups. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Christian Century\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisit threewisewomenbook.com for a study guide, journal, and more free resources to enhance your Advent devotions!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDandi Daley Mackall \u003c\/b\u003e(www.dandibooks.com) has spent most of her adult life studying the Bible, leading Bible studies, and writing from a biblical perspective. Her books have received starred reviews and won many awards, including the Edgar Award; three Christian Book Awards; Ohio Council International Reading Association Hall of Fame; Amelia Bloom Award for Women; Mom's Choice; NYC Library Top Picks; ALA Best Book; and the Helen Keating Ott Award for Lifetime Contributions to Children's Literature. Dandi is a frequent speaker at conferences, schools, universities, literary and church events. She writes from rural Ohio, surrounded by her writer-husband, Joe, their three children and their families, plus horses, dogs, cats, a turtle, a tortoise, a chinchilla, and more.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Paraclete Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50574811660562,"sku":"9781640608054","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4f09defa-643f-43df-b31e-dcc399c56812.jpg?v=1731975954","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/three-wise-women-40-devotions-celebrating-advent-with-mary-elizabeth-and-anna-9781640608054","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}