Sense of Wonder

This book was very easy to look at, the formatting and graphics were great. I really enjoyed this book, and will be getting a hard copy!

This book was sooooo good. Every one should read this book. It had so many fantastic takeaways. I loved the sweet message throughout.

Loved this! Each day, from Thanksgiving through the New Year, has a similar set up. They begin by giving you a sense-based task. Then, there is a Bible verse and a reading with questions that you should answer. Each one ends with a prayer and a summary or thought to take from the day’s reading. I cannot wait to go back through these devotions in the upcoming holiday season!

This was a good book for the holidays! I enjoyed it and can’t wait to have it on my shelf.i had never read anything by these authors, but they really did a great job.

This is such an interesting devotional! It encourages using the senses to engage with God during the holiday season! There's scripture verses, questions, applications, and prayers. I'm going to re-read it starting at Thanksgiving! I look forward to embracing the real meaning behind the holidays!

I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from Our Daily Bread Publishing via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sense of Wonder, Delighting in God's Presence throughout the Holiday Season by Hannah Opliger and Amanda Luedeke is one differently excellent Avent and beyond reading devotional journey for the season. It includes devotionals that touch on the six senses, yes six. A new one titled self-awareness, explained in the introduction, is also included. Along with a scripture and thoughts there are activities suggested, question prompts and ideas to make Christ the center of your holiday celebrations. The Bible passages are not necessarily from the Gospels but include Old Testament readings too, as well as from Paul’s letters written to the churches.

I especially like that it does not stop on Christmas Day but continues into the New Year. It is the kind of book that could be used year after year since your perspective, season of life may change over the course of a year.

The holidays are truly my favorite time of year, and the book enhanced my love for the season even more. It was well-curated and included multiple prompts and activities to encourage reflection and bring more awe and wonder to an often busy, stressful season.