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Preparing for Christmas can often be full of busy-ness. There is so much to do \u2013 meals to cook, presents to buy and wrap, cards to send, houses to decorate, and holiday concerts to attend. The gift of an advent devotional, such as this one, is that it provides an opportunity for stillness. It is an opportunity to spend some time with God and let your spirit be uplifted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The devotional was written by Rev. Anne Gregory, Global Ministries, former mission co-worker serving in Thailand with the Wattana Church. Anne served as Co-Pastor for English-Language Ministries at Wattana (pronounced WHAT-tuh-nah) Church, a historically Presbyterian church in Bangkok, part of the Church of Christ in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our prayer is that this devotional will fill your soul while also connecting you a bit more to the people of Southern Asia. May God\u2019s hope, peace, joy, and love surround you this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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