{"product_id":"waiting-for-jesus-an-advent-invitation-to-prayer-and-renewal-hardcover","title":"Waiting for Jesus: An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRich Villodas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrough this 25-day Advent devotional, enjoy daily readings that help you slow down, savor the season, and deepen your relationship with Jesus--from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Deeply Formed Life\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe holidays often feel like a marathon, as we dash from one event, errand, or party to another. In the busyness, it's easy to neglect what really matters: reflecting on the glory of Jesus. We want to pray more--to spend time with God--but the tyranny of the urgent leaves us distracted and depleted. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this twenty-five-day devotional, pastor and author Rich Villodas guides you through reflections, prayers, and prompts to help you slow down, connect with God, and rediscover peace this Advent season. Each day offers space for personal reflection, preparing your heart for Jesus's arrival and culminating in a final devotional on Christmas Day. Amid the noise of the season, these biblical truths invite you into the joy and peace Christ brings. Let this be a time of holy longing and heartfelt rejoicing as you welcome him anew. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach day in this devotional features a short reflection from Rich, followed by a four-fold rhythm: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSilence and prayer\u003c\/b\u003e Pause for a few moments. Take a breath. Rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScripture\u003c\/b\u003e Read a short passage about the wonder of Jesus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuotes\u003c\/b\u003e Read short, inspiring thoughts from Christians through the ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSelf-reflection\u003c\/b\u003e Bring your full self to God and enjoy his presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you journey with Rich Villodas through Advent, reclaim joy and wonder as you behold the wondrous love of God.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich Villodas\u003c\/b\u003e is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large multiracial church with more than seventy-five countries represented, in Elmhurst, Queens. Villodas is the author of several books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eDeeply Formed Life, \u003c\/i\u003e plus \u003ci\u003eGood and Beautiful and Kind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Narrow Path\u003c\/i\u003e. He and his wife, Rosie, have two beautiful children and reside in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966608146733,"sku":"9780593602607","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/GoqN8mX8zY9780593602607.webp?v=1775534837","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/waiting-for-jesus-an-advent-invitation-to-prayer-and-renewal-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}