Your bags are packed. You are ready for your journey. But did you remember to pack your wonder and imagination?
Wondering to Bethlehem is an Advent devotional that will help you dive deeper into the Christmas story by using your wonder and imagination. This 24-day journey through Advent will help you think deeper and wonder what else might have been going on in the amazing, true story of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
You will begin your journey by filling out your own passport information. During your wondering to Bethlehem, you will find short devotions that contain Scripture passages for you to read, wonderings for you to ponder, and a prayer for you to say. At the end of each devotion, you can write your thoughts on the Wondering Notes page, draw a picture in the Wondering Snapshot box, and even learn something cool on the Wonders to Unpack page. These activities are a great way to document all of your findings on your journey! Let’s begin wondering our way to Bethlehem and discover the true Wonder of Christmas!
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What people are saying about Wondering to Bethlehem…
“In Wondering to Bethlehem, Vanessa gives all of us permission to slow and experience the Christmas story with fresh eyes. We get to ask all the questions we always wanted to ask (or didn’t know we had permission to ask), and unpack all the wonders embedded at the heart of our glorious gospel. Yes, this is a children’s devotional, but it will make the Christmas story come alive for the whole family.”
~Rev. Carolyn Moore
Lead Pastor at Mosaic Church Evans, Podcaster at The Art of Holiness, Author of When Women Lead, Supernatural, Encounter the Father, Encounter Jesus, Encounter the Spirit, & The 19
“Pack your bags for a curiosity-filled adventure!
Wondering to Bethlehem will have your kids thinking about aspects of Jesus’ birth story they never knew they were allowed to wonder about before. Teach your kids to think past just the bare facts and truly engage their creative thinking skills to help the familiar story become fresh and alive.”
~Christie Thomas
Award-winning author of
Fruit Full: 100 Family Experiences
for Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit
“I love how simply written, yet thought-provoking,
Wondering to Bethlehem is for children. Using our imaginations to “wonder” through the Christmas story brings renewed excitement and joy to the season. Every family should take the opportunity to do this wonderful devotional together. I have a feeling that parents may get as much, if not more, outof wondering through this wonderful devotion.”
~Donnie Slade
President/CEO of Kidz Blitz Ministries
“Wondering to Bethlehem gives families many beautiful ways toapproach the beloved account of Jesus’ birth. It helps cultivate persistent curiosity about the people and emotions of the story, deeper understanding of the biblical events, and joyful worship in response to all the Lord has done.”
~Valerie Ellis
Author of Share the Joy! A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book and Founder of oureverydayparables.com
“Wondering helps kids not only develop imagination but also can help them develop emotional vocabulary and empathy. Wondering to Bethlehem encourages kids to identify with the emotions and faith stories of the people involved in the story of the birth of Jesus. This devotional is a great resource for parents to not only lead their kids through Advent but also develop the emotional vocabulary and empathy needed for healthy relationships.”
~Michelle Nietert, M.A., LPC-S
Clinical Director of Hope Helps, Author of 6 books including Managing Your Emojis and the Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God series including
God, I Feel Sad/Scared
“What a great tool for families as they journey into the Advent season. Vanessa’s wondering questions had me picturing families having those same conversations as they walked through this daily devotional.”
~Christy Slade
Merch Director, Kidz Blitz Ministries