Category Archives: Book Reviews

Day Ten Joseph and Mary, swollen with the Lord Jesus, were commanded to go to Bethlehem. They were probably not thrilled about making that journey back home with Mary so close to delivery, but they had no choice. “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” started me on their journey andContinue reading “In Step With God”

Day Nine What a difficult task Joseph had to endure. He took on the responsibility of raising a child that he did not sire. He submitted to the rumors about his unfaithful wife. “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” tells us how we should have that same level of obedienceContinue reading “Faithful Obedience”

Day Eight Mary and Joseph found themselves in an unusual predicament. Mary was pregnant before their wedding ceremony. What were they going to do? How could Joseph take on the parenting of a child that was not his? This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged toContinue reading “Guard Your Heart”

Day Seven Happiness is a positive feeling generally felt when circumstances are pleasing to the individual. Joy is a feeling of elation. The two are similar yet different. Happiness usually depends on life circumstances. Joy is a chosen response even when we are unhappy. “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal”Continue reading “Joy Ignited”

Day Six God has so much love for us, His precious creations. He does what is necessary for us to have a close relationship with Him. Through “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” I was able to see how God loves me so much that He created two miracles inContinue reading “Love Never Fails”

Day Five It amazes me how Mary at first questioned God on how she was pregnant when she was a virgin, but was immediately ready to do His will once it was explained. “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” reminded me that with God I can do His will despiteContinue reading “Love Replaces Fear”

Day Four I have great hope that various family members come to know Jesus as their Lord. I also have the hope that what God has me to write bring others to Him. “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” helped me to see that Hope is a gift from God.Continue reading “The Gift of Hope”

Day Three “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” had me to reflect on having confidence in the Lord. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this mightContinue reading “Confidence in the Lord”

Day Two Today “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” took me back to the miraculous pregnancies of Elizabeth and Mary. Elizabeth was barren and Mary was a virgin betrothed to Joseph. Imagine the joy Elizabeth had when she learned she was pregnant after a long wait. Being infertile in thoseContinue reading “Expect a Miracle”

Day One This Christmas I am doing something different. Today I started a Bible Study to observe twenty-five days before Christmas as part of Advent. I am using “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” by Mindy Kiker and Jennifer Kochert. Normally I give you book reviews after I have readContinue reading “A Heart Prepared”