Expecting the Unexpected: An Advent Devotional Guide - Softcover

Meeks, Blair Gilmer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0835810046 ISBN 13: 9780835810043

Publisher: Upper Room Books, 2006

Synopsis

Going beyond the basic Advent story, Blair Meeks creatively uncovers the historical and theological meaning of Christ s birth, life, death and reign of glory through a unique parade of characters. Using the
poetry of the classic hymns of the season to illuminate scripture, along with prayer and reflection
suggestions, Expecting the Unexpected is filled with daily invitations to spiritual growth. Instructions for your reflections accompany the text.

About this title

About the Author:

Blair Gilmer Meeks writes and lectures in the areas of worship and preaching. From 1991 - 1998 she was
editor of Liturgy, the quarterly journal of The Liturgical Conference and associate editor of Homily
Service, a monthly ecumenical journal for preachers. Meeks also served as an acting coach in the chancel
drama program at the Center for Arts and Religion, Wesley Theological Seminary, and a teach in adult
education programs.

Review:

In Expecting the Unexpected, Blair Meeks has given us profound yet gentle insights into the many
dimensions of Advent. Through the beauty of the written prayers, the clarity and simplicity of the study
structure, and the astute reflections on the Advent texts, she provides substantive material for an individual
or a group to experience Advent in new and unexpected ways. She lifts up the sense in which Advent, like
an intense white light holding all other colors within it, embraces every aspect of Christs ministry and
person. And she never loses sight of the practical implications of Advent for our own Christlike actions in
our world. What a gift this book is, for Advent, Christmas, or any season! --Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki, Professor Emerita, Claremont School of Theology

About this edition

• Publisher: Upper Room Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0835810046
• ISBN 13: 9780835810043
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 125