{"product_id":"the-star-still-beckons-gifts-of-presence-at-advent-christmastide-9781636130392","title":"The Star Still Beckons: Gifts of Presence at Advent \u0026 Christmastide","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat if the wonder of Christmas wasn't something you left behind, but something that still beckoned you forward?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this moving devotional journey from Advent through Christmas Day and into the New Year, world-renowned prolific author Leonard Sweet invites readers to rediscover the sacred heart of the season. Through poetic meditations, vibrant storytelling, and interactive prayers, \u003cem\u003eThe Star Still Beckons\u003c\/em\u003e explores how the Incarnation is not just a past event but a present invitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith weekly themes like \"From Glory to Grime,\" \"The Manger Manifesto,\" and \"The Sacred Dance of Silence and Song,\" Sweet brings fresh insight to familiar stories. You'll encounter donkeys that perceive what kings miss, learn why prepositions matter more than propositions, and see how even Christ's birth foreshadows his redemptive wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for individuals, families, or congregations seeking spiritual depth during the holidays, this devotional will renew your sense of wonder, awaken your imagination, and help you follow the star-again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 7 meditative chapters from Advent to New Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Prayers, Scripture reflections, and interactive prompts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Theological depth with poetic beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor all who still believe the world can be changed by a baby in a manger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonard Sweet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Salish Sea Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636130392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSweet, Leonard:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Leonard Sweet is a theosemiotician, historical theologian, and preacher who grew up with two brothers under a preacher-mom (see \"Mother Tongue\"). Author of nearly eighty books, hundreds of articles, and over 2,000 published sermons, his most recent publications include his lifelong semiotic study of the Jesus story, \"Jesus Human\" and \"Designer Jesus,\" as well as an introductory textbook on theosemiotics, \"Decoding the Divine.\"After a lifetime in academic administration as Dean, Provost, President, and Chancellor, Sweet now works with graduate students at four institutions: Drew University, where he has occupied the E. Stanley Jones Chair, George Fox University, Northwind Seminary, and Southeastern University. One of the most sought-after speakers in the religious world today, he and his family reside on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, where they operate a hospitality resort (or \"advance center\") called Sanctuary Seaside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Leonard Sweet \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47286578184349,"sku":"9781636130392","price":54.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_2fc3398a-1246-4cdc-803f-520dadc102ea.jpg?v=1760025714","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-star-still-beckons-gifts-of-presence-at-advent-christmastide-9781636130392","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}