Advent

'It is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.' St Paul's words of encouragement to the Christians in Rome are the springboard for the Archbishop of York's Advent book for 2019

Pastor Russ Ramsey narrates anew the greatest story ever told-the true tall tale of the coming of the Christ. The story encompasses the whole of the Old Testament and all of human history, unveiling God's longsuffering, loving pursuit of his people. Rediscover how the purposes of God culminated in the coming of Jesus, in twenty-five readings ideal for Christmas or any season of meeting the Savior.

This inspirational book takes the reader through Advent to the celebration of Christmas through the eyes and beliefs of Celtic Christianity.

How does an invisible God reveal himself to us in scripture and in Jesus? Amy Scott Robinson, poet and storyteller, explores biblical metaphor in this year's BRF Advent book.

A journey through the Advent and Christmas seasons in the company of familiar seasonal and domestic objects, reflecting spiritually on their significance, meaning and message in a modern world.

Santa, sleigh bells, mistletoe, reindeer, and presents: these are the tell-tale signs of Christmas. But for Christians, December 25 is also the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, and what better way to introduce your kids to the story of the Savior's birth than through LEGO.

The victorious Jesus we can hold in our hearts and minds chose to embrace ultimate vulnerable humanity. From early expectation to global reverberation, these 31 daily studies for individuals and groups consider the Christmas Bible texts, giving opportunity for seasonal thought, prayer and discussion.

Over the course of 30 days, `Journey to Christmas' this Advent with people caught up in the drama of Jesus' birth. each day by Pausing and Reflecting on scripture, Asking for what we and others need and Yielding to God's will.Authors include Pete Greig, Phil Togwell, Carla Harding and Jill Webber

The Bible looks at the coming of our Saviour from many different angles. We see the birth of the Messiah from the perspectives of his parents, his aunt and uncle, shepherds doing a day's work, far-off Magi and nearby despots - even the way prophets from centuries before saw things.