I so appreciate Tsh's comment to the reader in her Invitation chapter that encourages the reader to use this devotional however one needs to use it. As a fan of using a daily Advent devotional or guide each year to help me focus on the slowness and anticipation of the season, I was initially so thrilled with this book. And then we got a new puppy the 2nd Sunday of Advent. A very young and needy puppy. And my daily Advent intentions were turned upside down. In fact, I just finished reading through it on the 8th day of Christmas. I am still blessed by it and look forward to spending more time with it next year...hopefully, daily. But if not, I'll rest again on Tsh's invitiation to use it however I need to.

I especially loved the addition of a song and piece of art to contemplate each day. **Did not read the alternative NLT readings but may next year.