God Is in the Manger

Reflections on Advent and Christmas

"There are only two places where the powerful and great in this world lose their courage, tremble in the depths of their souls, and become truly afraid. These are the manger and the cross of Jesus Christ."

"No priest, no theologian stood at the cradle of Bethlehem. And yet, all Christian theology finds its beginnings in the miracle of miracles, that God became human."

These stirring words are among forty devotions that guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas, from waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy. Supplemented by an informative introduction, short excerpts from Bonhoeffer's letters, and passages from his Christmas sermons, these daily devotions are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas.

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Well done

Great insights and reminders of the truth that Jesus was God in the flesh who came to save us from sin.

Beautiful advent devotional

So good - I return to these Advent meditations every year! Deep and profound - helps me stay focused on Christ in the season that has been hijacked by consumerism

A wondrous devotional

Bonhoeffer’s writings about our Lord’s advent are thought-provoking, inspiring, challenging. Listening to this each year makes the incarnation of Christ real to me.

I listened straight through this time.

Next year I will listen each of Advent and Christmas devotionals as each day comes. There is profound wisdom here, and a sadness about the surrounding situation that may well echo the sadness Mary and Joseph felt about the Romans on that night long ago. But the joy and certain hope of the triumph of the Gospel shines in each thought as I face the new year. Till next Advent . . .

a must

I own this both in text and audio. it is a book I come back to every Advent