About the book:Give your Christmas a makeover
with this practical approach to help your family learn what it means to truly
celebrate their Savior.
In the bustle of the Christmas season, it can be
easy to get swept up in all of the things to do. But it's important to pause
and remember that our priority should be to spend time celebrating Christ's
birth and not forget to invite Jesus to his own party.
Christmas is far more than a celebration of an
event from long ago or a modern holiday centered around shopping. Mindfully
take time to listen to how God continues to speak through the Christmas story
as the Gospel narratives centered around the birth of Jesus provide
encouragement and revelation concerning the love of God and his wisdom for us
today.
In Total Christmas Makeover, author and Bible
teacher Melissa Spoelstra provides a practical approach for you and your family
to turn your attention toward God's grace day-by-day as you prepare for
Christmas. This 31-day devotional presents key scriptures, ideas to implement
with each reading, and questions for reflection to guide you in rediscovering
rituals, relationship, and rest to connect you more deeply with Christ this
holiday season.
About the author:
Melissa Spoelstra is a popular
women's conference speaker, Bible teacher, and writer who is madly in love with
Jesus and passionate about helping women of all ages to seek Christ and know
Him more intimately through serious Bible study. She holds a Bachelor of Arts
in Bible Theology and enjoys teaching God's Word to diverse groups and churches
within the body of Christ. She is the author of the "First Corinthians:
Living Love When We Disagree," "Joseph: The Journey to
Forgiveness," and "Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World
Bible" studies and "Total Family Makeover: 8 Steps to Making
Disciples at Home" book. She lives in Dublin, Ohio, with her pastor
husband and four kids.
Find out more about Melissa at http://melissaspoelstra.com
My Review:
I chose to review Total Christmas Makeover because, probably like you, the holiday can overwhelm me. I was hoping to find some inspiration on how to make Christmas more of a blessing than a hectic time. Melissa Spoelstra offers wonderful words that do indeed inspire. Through scripture and her wise words I felt a lift in spirit as I contemplated the coming season. She adds a prayer and I really like her "A Practical Approach" segments. The "Questions for Reflection" helped me slow down and think about what I'd read. I think this book is a priceless tool for those of us who want to bring Christ to the forefront of Christmas. I recommend reading this, beginning in November, to prepare your heart. Along with reading the devotions, give yourself time to reflect and take in the beauty of the season. If you enjoy Christmas music and lights use those as part of your personal time with this gem of a book. I received this book for free.
I chose to review Total Christmas Makeover because, probably like you, the holiday can overwhelm me. I was hoping to find some inspiration on how to make Christmas more of a blessing than a hectic time. Melissa Spoelstra offers wonderful words that do indeed inspire. Through scripture and her wise words I felt a lift in spirit as I contemplated the coming season. She adds a prayer and I really like her "A Practical Approach" segments. The "Questions for Reflection" helped me slow down and think about what I'd read. I think this book is a priceless tool for those of us who want to bring Christ to the forefront of Christmas. I recommend reading this, beginning in November, to prepare your heart. Along with reading the devotions, give yourself time to reflect and take in the beauty of the season. If you enjoy Christmas music and lights use those as part of your personal time with this gem of a book. I received this book for free.