Darkling: an Advent journey

by Gideon Heugh

'This is a book for darkling days. A book for those who are hunkering down against the winter storms of life. A book for those who feel weary, lost, uncertain. It is not a book about bright lights and warm platitudes, but about a lone candle flickering on a cold night.

'During Advent, we do not beat back the darkness. We acknowledge it. We wait within it. We listen to what it has to say. We do not fight the lengthening nights—but in an act of daring vulnerability we welcome them. We slow down. We reflect. We rest. Because it is here, while all around us is darkling, that we can find the true meaning of light.'

an Advent journey is a devotional that speaks, in whispered reflections, prayers and poetry, straight into the heart of these troubled times. It is the perfect companion as we face the short days and long nights that lead up to Christmas. It is at once a vulnerable, challenging and profoundly hopeful book.

79 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 18, 2022

Reviews

[Melanie Glass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although a series of meditations for advent, I enjoyed reading these through the darkling days of January.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so glad that I found the work of Gideon Heugh, especially during the deep midwinter dark of Advent; a medicine for a world of too much light. And breathtakingly beautiful too.

10 million stars out of 5!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this journey through advent.