This Christmas, slow down and spend quiet time with Jesus. Soak in His Word, center your heart, and connect with Him, and others, in a very real, personal, and meaningful way. Brought to you by DaySpring, Simply Jesus: The Heart of Christmas is designed to be read and cherished by the whole family year after year. It is our prayer that this book will fill you with His hope, wrap you with His peace, and bring you closer to Him.
WELCOME TO SIMPLY JESUS: THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS.
Simply Jesus - Christmas 2023
THE CHRISTMAS STORY
THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS • Roy Lessin is co-founder of DaySpring, where he served as a senior writer for 37 years. Through his many writing, editorial, and creative roles, he has brought hope and encouragement to millions of readers. Roy is a graduate of Bethany Fellowship in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following his studies, he and his wife Charlene served as missionaries in Mexico and Puerto Rico. They have two children and four grandchildren.
SIMEON, A PEACEFUL HEART THAT HOLDS SALVATION
THE SHEPHERDS, A PRAISING HEART THAT CELEBRATES GOD’S CREATION
MARY, A PREPARED HEART THAT RECEIVES GOD’S PROMISE
ANNA, A PRAYING HEART THAT TRUSTS GOD
THE POSTURE OF A WORLD-CHANGING WOMAN
CHRISTMAS BIBLE READING GUIDE
WHAT IS ADVENT?
HOW TO HEAR HIM BETTER THIS ADVENT • A mom of five who shares authentic thoughts on life and faith, with some food and laughter sprinkled in, Lauren helps women who want to be intentional about their life see how their thoughts affect everything.
A DIVINE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT • Sherri is the author of four books. Her book Advent: The Story of Christmas traces the story of redemption from Eden to Jerusalem. Sherri is a nationally published freelance writer and a 2012 award winner in Writer’s Digest’s annual competition. She lives and writes in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee. You can find her at sherrigragg.net.
LET’S OBSERVE ADVENT TOGETHER
REJECTING THE HOLIDAY RUSH AND REMEMBERING ADVENT
25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS PROMISES
HOW TO HAVE A FULL CHRISTMAS
SETTING THE SCENE: THE NATIVITY
THE GIFT OF TRADITION
Christmas, It’s All About Jesus!
THE LESSON
ADVENT FOR KIDS THE SHEPHERD ON THE SEARCH • The Shepherd on the Search: A 25-Day Family Devotional book is filled with fun, interactive reflections told from the perspective of your very own shepherd that will deepen your family’s wonder of that first Christmas. Throughout Advent, you can read the devotions together as a family and discuss the real reason for the season.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
THE NAMES OF JESUS
WHEN YOU’RE NOT READY FOR CHRISTMAS
A CHRISTMAS FAR AWAY FROM FAMILY
BEHOLD THE GOOD NEWS
CHRISTMAS WILL STILL COME
WHEN YOU CAN’T FIND YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT
BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF TODAY
THE BIRTH STORY • THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
IS A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS POSSIBLE?
THE TWINKLING GLORY OF CHRISTMAS
THE MANGER OF MY HEART
WELCOMING JOY • AS WE WALK INTO CHRISTMAS
Our Christmas Prayer