Christmas For The Heart By Cheryl Barker

Christmas for the Heart

by Cheryl Barker

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

ISBN: 9798384508557

I love having devotions that are specific to the Christmas season! So, when Cheryl reached out and asked me if I'd review her new release I was so excited! She sent me the book for review.

Summary:

Christmas stirs countless longings in our hearts. Longings for a joyful, peaceful season. For merry moments with loved ones. For nostalgic moments and sweet memories. For meaningful moments of worship.

Simply put, we long for the beauty and wonder of Christmas. But so much interferes with that desire. Packed schedules, the urge to do everything Christmas, seasonal commercialism, and life situations all hinder these longings from becoming reality.

Cheryl Barker wants to help you change that with her new Advent devotional Christmas for the Heart. The quotes, reflections, original poetry, Scriptures, and special features in each chapter help you reclaim the beauty and wonder of the season. Her heartfelt words lead you to rejoice in the greatest gift ever given and inspire you to give the King of Kings the worship he’s due. The guided journaling makes this beautiful devotional book a perfect keepsake gift.

My Review:

There's so much to appreciate with Christmas for the Heart! Each day turns our hearts back to the reason why we celebrate this season. The author wants us to have our hearts turned towards Him throughout the days leading up to the celebration of Jesus's birth. As I went through the book, day by day, I thought not only about MY memories, but the ones I want to leave with my children and grandchildren. While this devotion can be done on an individual basis, I think it would be a great way to have conversations with your family by doing it together.

Each day's reading is short and sweet. The questions will definitely give you time to reflect on the past and the present. The author's original poems fit perfectly with each day's read/topic. The tidbits of wisdom she shares before each section to write in are built off of the reading and give us something to consider through the season.

I think most of us will be able to relate to many of the topics the author discusses in this devotion. Whether we're concerned about how much money we'll spend on a gift, going through a difficult time, or even considering our favorite carols, the author helps turn our eyes back to the Savior.

About the Author:

Cheryl Barker has led readers in reflection and encouraged them for years through the written word. She is the author of Mother of the Bride: Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride and has written for various other outlets, compilations, and for Blue Mountain Arts greeting cards, gift books, and calendars. Cheryl lives in Kansas and loves to spend time with family, enjoy friends, take photos, and indulge in daily doses of chocolate. She especially loves being grandma to two sets of twin grandsons.