Echoes of Joy: A Daily Devotional for Christmas

By Staci Mauney

Echoes of Joy: A Daily Devotional for Christmas is the second volume in the Echoes of Joy devotional series by author Staci Mauney. Containing 25 devotionals, this book will inspire and encourage you during this busy season. Each devotional contains a Bible verse and prayer along with a story from the author’s life or a lesson learned that will point you toward Jesus.
During this time of year, we find that emotions are magnified – both good and bad – and that our busy schedules rob us of our joy. The short entries in this book will allow you to focus on Jesus and remember why we celebrate this season. You will find messages of joy, hope, and perseverance throughout this devotional written with you in mind. As you look toward Christmas and into the New Year, let the messages contained inside this book move you into God’s presence.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Staci Mauney
• Release date: Oct 10, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370320653

Staci Mauney

Staci Mauney is a freelance writer and editor and indie author. She is the co-owner of Prestige Prose, a freelance writing and editing company found at prestigeprose.com As an author, she has written four devotionals in the Echoes of Joy series: Echoes of Joy: 30 Days of Experiencing God’s Grace, Echoes of Joy: A Daily Devotional for Christmas, Echoes of Joy: Growing Closer to God, and Echoall of which can be found on her website at stacimauney.com. Her Yorkshire terrier, Lilly, is the main character in her devotionals and her blog, which can also be found on her website. She has had short stories published in Chicken Soup for the Shopper’s Soul; Owl Hootings, Vol. II; Oklahoma: The Fountain of the Heartland; and the OWFI Report and has worked as a content writer for Oklahoma Farm and Ranch magazine. Staci volunteers for a variety of organizations in her local community. She has been a member of the Oklahoma Writers’ Federation, Inc. (OWFI) since 2007 and is an OWFI board member.

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Echoes of Joy: A Daily Devotional for Christmas

Staci Mauney

Echoes of Joy: A Daily Devotional for Christmas

©2017 by Staci Mauney

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Contents

Introduction

Day 1: Christmas Memories

Day 2: Developing a Thankful Heart

Day 3: An Angel Among Us

Day 4: Hustle and Bustle

Day 5: The Hope of Christmas

Day 6: Silent Night, Holy Night

Day 7: Snowed In

Day 8: Baby Jesus

Day 9: Overindulging at Christmas

Day 10: The Story of Jesus’ Birth

Day 11: The Light of Christmas

Day 12: The Tradition of St. Nicholas

Day 13: The Love of Christmas

Day 14: Songs of Joy

Day 15: First Christmas with Lilly

Day 16: Time Well Spent

Day 17: Finding Hope This Christmas

Day 18: Dreaming of a White Christmas

Day 19: Live in the Light

Day 20: A Non-Traditional Holiday Celebration

Day 21: Only the Lonely

Day 22: Give Thanks

Day 23: Rudolph the Outcast

Day 24: The Wanderer

Day 25: O Christmas Tree

Broccoli and Rice Casserole Recipe

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Introduction

This Christmas, we pause in the rush of the season to turn our hearts toward Jesus, who is the reason we celebrate. I wrote these messages as a way to encourage others during the Christmas season and in whatever season of life you might find yourself. For some, Christmas is a season of joy and celebration with close family and friends. Others find themselves alone at Christmas, and celebrating is the last thing they want to do. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, you will find messages of joy, hope, and perseverance throughout this devotional written with you in mind.

Through this devotional, I can share part of my life with you. I hope these messages inspire and encourage you. In our daily lives, we find it difficult to unplug and unwind. We search for peace and joy, attributes that often seem unattainable, especially as we hustle about completing our to-do lists at Christmas. Through Jesus, we can find peace and so much more. Won’t you take a few moments to slow down, read an entry, and experience his