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merryberries's review
4.0
(4/5) This is a beautiful advent devotional, great for a single reader (perhaps still doable for a group discussion, but I think it's more suited to personal reflection). Anderson balances the "already and the not yet" of the Advent season, reminding us that while weeping may last for a night, joy comes in the morning. I think in the Advent season, sometimes we gloss over the fact that it is a season of waiting, not just celebrating Christ's coming. Would recommend for your own Advent reading or as a gift to a friend or family member in preparation for the season! This book is out TODAY!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
bcbartuska's review
5.0
I really loved this. Each day was about 4-5 pages, which was the perfect length for some scripture and reflection. Hannah Anderson writes almost poetically, but without overdoing it, so the prose remains simple to read. There were several readings that really touched me and helped me linger on the meaning of the season. Will be reading again!
livefrommylibrary's review
5 Stars. No question. This is a great book.
I didn’t grow up really observing advent, but the active anticipation has become one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season.
After David Mathis' 2020 publication of The Christmas We Didn't Expect, the bar was set high. My 2021 backup selection didn’t live up to it, so I was on the fence about Heaven and Nature Sing. I was hearing great things, but … I wasn’t too sure about this whole nature-based devotional thing. I wasn't sure if it would be too fluffy.
My concerns were absolutely unfounded.
I have been absolutely delighted with this volume. The gentle, welcoming observations give way to invitation to consider the Christmas story from a fresh perspective. This is a beautiful book that draws me in deeper and stirs my affection for Christ in new ways. I would gladly gift this book to others or enthusiastically recommend it for the next Advent season.
I didn’t grow up really observing advent, but the active anticipation has become one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season.
After David Mathis' 2020 publication of The Christmas We Didn't Expect, the bar was set high. My 2021 backup selection didn’t live up to it, so I was on the fence about Heaven and Nature Sing. I was hearing great things, but … I wasn’t too sure about this whole nature-based devotional thing. I wasn't sure if it would be too fluffy.
My concerns were absolutely unfounded.
I have been absolutely delighted with this volume. The gentle, welcoming observations give way to invitation to consider the Christmas story from a fresh perspective. This is a beautiful book that draws me in deeper and stirs my affection for Christ in new ways. I would gladly gift this book to others or enthusiastically recommend it for the next Advent season.
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