Advent: The Story of Christmas

by Sherri Gragg

Unwrap God's love this Christmas as you experience the everlasting story of Jesus Christ written through the powerful simplicity of story. See, hear, and feel as never before the miraculous fulfillment of the God's promise of ''God with us'' through these thirty-one, poignantly retold Advent Stories.

Each story is a journey through scripture with rich, accurate historical, cultural and geographical context of the bible. You'll discover how God used ordinary men and women to weave the scarlet cord of redemption throughout history. Sherri Gragg will captivate the hearts of your entire family with fresh insights and perspectives on the familiar story of Christmas and how much God loves us all.

Powerful and insightful, yet written in a way that is approachable for readers young and old, this Advent book is perfect for personal reflection or reading as a family devotional for meaningful moments of reflection with guided prayers leading up to Christmas Day.

Genres: Christmas, Christian, Faith, Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

Published November 17, 2019

About the author

Sherri Gragg is a Tennessee girl who spent 18 years reading theology books and scribbling in journals in between cooking dinner, managing homework, chauffeuring the masses to soccer practice and shouting things she never thought she would ever say like- "Do NOT put your hand in the toilet!"

She was doing all of these things for her five children while becoming a writer and waiting for her miraculous big break. Each day, just before she opened the mailbox, she would turn to her children and say- "Today could be the day. Today could be the day something wonderful is in here!"

And, at last, that day has come...

Arms Open Wide will be released by Thomas Nelson Publishers in May, 2013.

Reviews

[Susan Viscusi · Rating 5 out of 5]

80 pages in and the journey is mindblowing....I honestly don't think I want this journey to end....if you're looking for a captivating read this holiday season or the perfect gift for that die-hard reader look no further.....Sherri Gragg has written a remarkable Advent story that will leave you feeling so uplifted.....available through Amazon

[Shannon Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not wait until Christmas to finish this book! A wonderful devotional for everyone on your list, don’t miss the inspirational words of Sherri Gragg from Eden’s perfection to the manger. A beautiful book inside and out!

[Erin Chick · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect devotional to read during this Advent season. I love how it is written - voice of a novel! We all know and love this story, but this retelling is so beautiful! I planned to read one a day until Christmas but couldn’t help myself as it was a page turner!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. It tells the story of Christmas in a very readable way. Everything about this book is beautiful. This is the true story of Christmas and the Birth of Jesus. Thank you to Goodreads where I won a copy of this stunning book! Many thanks!

[Marissa Meltzer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a nice summary of God’s plan of redemption from the garden of Eden to the birth of Jesus. I enjoyed the storytelling aspect, it made it easy to imagine what life might’ve looked like for each Bible character covered. Some parts were too much in terms of creative license, taking what the Bible says and completely re-writing it. There were also some facts that were inaccurately retold from Scripture.

[Anna Cathers · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The scarlet ribbon of redemption was carried by ordinary men and women throughout the corridors of history until, at last, it came to rest in a manger in Bethlehem.” - Sherri Gragg
Wow. This book is such a beautifully written story, from God’s first spoken word to the fulfillment of His promise in Christ. I think it will be an annual read for me!

[Shauna Letellier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful little book. I'm about 1/3 finished. Love the writing, the pictures the author paints in my imagination and here faithfulness to Scriptural accuracy. Each day ends with a beautifully written, poignant prayer. Recommend!

[Michelle Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve heard and remembered most of these stories but what a cool way to read it again his Jesus came to be through generations of people starting with Adam and Eve! So cool! A great time to read during this advent season leading up to Christmas!

[Melissa Inman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A daily devotional I Enjoyed so much I finished it before Christmas it is also a pretty book. I’m sure I’ll pick it up again next advent season.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really good book for Advent and beyond.

[Lisa Matheny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished today. It will be my yearly Advent tradition, to read this book.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good devotional for the Christmas season.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the best books/devotionals I’ve ever read! The perfect way to prepare my heart for Christmas.

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed how the author started at the beginning with Adam & Eve to the birth of Jesus. Some good prayers in the book that I plan to continue to use.

[Susan Best · Rating 5 out of 5]

A group of friends took turns reading this book over zoom and it was a highlight of my day so much so I read through it ahead of schedule!
Merry Christmas 🎄!!

[Dann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Advent: The Story of Christmas is a vivid chronicle of God’s redemption of man. A 31 day journey through Scripture, author Sherri Gragg takes each day’s reading and crafts rich tableaus of the people and events that bridged the fall of man in Eden and his salvation through the birth of Jesus. It’s really quite interesting how she takes various figures through-out the Bible and connects them to the love and faithfulness of God. And a number of the passages are directly tied into the themes of Advent. Additionally, as a devoted scholar Gragg has done extensive research to provide authentic cultural details that really bring the passages to life. A remarkably engaging read, Advent: The Story of Christmas offers a new, fuller way of seeing the birth of Christ.