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    Advent: Preparation, Anticipation, & Hope in Christ's Coming
    Advent: Preparation, Anticipation, & Hope in Christ's Coming
    Advent: Preparation, Anticipation, & Hope in Christ's Coming
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    Advent: Preparation, Anticipation, & Hope in Christ's Coming

    By David McDonald

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    Author Dr. David McDonald explores the reason, the anticipation, and the hope of Advent. Discover the real meaning behind this liturgical season. Dream once again about the life you want and the ways you can cooperate with God to begin living that life now. With a helpful, practical study guide at the end of each section, this book can help you use the Advent season to deepen your spiritual life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSamizdat Creative
    Release dateNov 19, 2010
    ISBN9781452438146
    Advent: Preparation, Anticipation, & Hope in Christ's Coming

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