{"product_id":"a-merry-and-bright-adventure-a-christmas-devotional-for-family-faith-food-and-fun-paperback","title":"A Merry and Bright Adventure: A Christmas Devotional for Family, Faith, Food, and Fun - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatie J. Trent\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith all of the exciting sights, sounds, and smells of Christmastime, it can be hard to get children to focus on the real reason for the season: the birth of Jesus Christ. But let's face it: all of us can get caught up in the hustle-bustle of planning for family gatherings, decorating, and shopping for gifts. \u003cbr\u003e Author Katie J. Trent offers a solution to the mad rush of Advent with \u003ci\u003eA Merry and Bright Adventure: A Christmas Devotional for Family, Faith, Food, and Fun\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e This unique family devotional will help you discover new ways to enjoy the season with Christ at the center of it all. You'll grow in your relationship with Jesus--and each other--as you learn the history behind holiday traditions and discover Jesus in everyday moments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Merry and Bright Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kid-friendly lessons and Scripture readings for ages three and up focusing on a specific holiday tradition for each day in December leading up to Christmas. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Simple prayers and discussion questions such as \"What gift would you bring Jesus if you met Him today?\" and \"Why were angels important in the Christmas story?\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Family adventures ranging from making ornaments and gifts to spreading Christmas cheer to others, stargazing, and carol singing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A baking buddies conversation connection with a short Scripture to go with the theme for the day and a recipe. There are thirty-one recipes in all to give families some options. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Full-color photos throughout. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Merry and Bright Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with ways to make Advent a special time for the whole family. Katie's goal is to help you make the season more meaningful and memorable, not more stressful and chaotic! \u003cbr\u003e \"Think of this devotional as an arsenal of tools for your toolbelt,\" she says. \"Feel free to pull out the tools that are helpful each day and reserve the rest for another day--or another year. Have fun and enjoy the season together.\"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Katie J. Trent is a respected leader in the Christian homeschool community and the founder of Family Faith-Building Academy. She has over a decade of experience in counseling children, teens, and families, having served as clinical director of two mental health agencies and as an elementary school counselor before transitioning to homeschooling and writing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Along with her husband James, Katie also has more than fifteen years of ministry and church planting experience. In addition to \u003ci\u003eA Merry and Bright Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e, she authored \u003ci\u003eRecipes for a Sweet Child: Creative, Bible-Based Activities to Help Your Family Thrive \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDishing Up Devotions: 36 Faith-Building Activities for Homeschooling Families\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through writing, blogging, and speaking, Katie loves to equip and encourage strong, faith-filled families. She has been a featured speaker at many homeschool conferences and has written for the Upper Room, Crosswalk, \u003ci\u003eThe Christian Journal \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, homeschooling and parenting blogs, and other ventures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Katie received her B.A. in social work from Boise State University and her master's in social work from Northwest Nazarene University. She and James have a daughter and a son. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Connect with Katie at KatieJTrent.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.65 x 6.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751987904800,"sku":"9798887692760","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7ba246cc64a9a8eabe4f5486004faada.webp?v=1779985009","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-merry-and-bright-adventure-a-christmas-devotional-for-family-faith-food-and-fun-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}