Joy to the World!

An uplifting devotional for those seeking comfort and hope during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.

In this beautifully designed devotional, priest Robert Slocum offers heartwarming devotions for the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. From the miraculous conception of Jesus to the visit of the Magi, Joy to the World!explores the wonders of the God's coming into the world and how we can embrace the Incarnation in our everyday life-even 2,000 years after Jesus's birth. Each devotion comes bolstered with uplifting passages from scripture, thought-provoking questions, and soulful prayers to help us as we contemplate God's steadfast presence and love in our lives.

"The Rev. Dr. Robert Slocum artfully leads us through the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. His ability to connect biblical themes to practical considerations for daily living will inspire and deepen your journey of faith. I particularly enjoy the probing questions that follow each reflection, as they invite us to apply the text to our day-to-day lives. This is a great book that will strengthen your faith and enrich your walk with God and each other." The Rt. Rev. Mark Van Koevering, Bishop of Lexington, The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington
“Fr. Slocum helps us to focus on the source of our being. His short and succinct messages remind us of our God who loves with a deep compassion. Used in daily meditations, his passages help center us and bring us to a place of wholeness and peace.” Billie Jones Stockton, MA, mental health therapist, Eucharistic Minister and Faith Formation Committee member at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
“This is a book that will help open your heart to the gifts of God's grace. It is not meant just to be read. It's meant to be savored.” The Rev. Debra Trakel, former rector at St. James Episcopal Church
“A must-read for those seeking to enrich their faith on a day-to-day basis in a meaningful way.” The Very Rev. Kevin C. Carroll, Dean & Rector, All Saints’ Cathedral

Robert Boak Slocum is an Episcopal priest, author, and editor most known for An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church: A User-Friendly Reference for Episcopalians. He serves as Priest-in-Partnership at the Church of Ascension and the Canon for Virtual and Online Learning at All Saints’ Cathedral. Robert has served on the board of the Anglican Theological Review and is now on the Executive Council for the Diocese of Lexington. He received his doctorate in theology at Marquette University. He lives in Danville, Kentucky.

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