Living Faith

This Advent Devotional Uses Language You Won't Find In Scriptures

By Emily McFarlan Miller
Image via RNS/Rev. Tuhina Verma Rasche and the Rev. Jason Chestnut
Dec 2, 2016
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For many Christians who observe the liturgical season of Advent, leading up to Christmas, an Advent devotional is a beloved companion.

Such devotionals typically include a short Scripture reading and reflection on the birth of Jesus.

But most are “crap,” according to the Rev. Jason Chesnut of Baltimore.

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Image via RNS/Rev. Tuhina Verma Rasche and the Rev. Jason Chestnut