Rediscovering the Heart of Advent | Iam The Lamb®

Stephanie Karr, Author of Iam the Lamb

Christmas isn’t just a season, it’s a story, and you’re invited to experience it in a new way this Advent.

When you ask people what their favorite holiday is, most say Christmas.
Though lately, I’ve noticed more and more people saying Halloween, a sign, perhaps, of how darkness continues to creep into our world. I’m often amazed (and honestly saddened) by the extremes people go to when decorating for Halloween—celebrating fear, death, and the grotesque.

It reminds me, though, of a truth that never changes: the Light is always stronger than the darkness.

The Beauty Behind Christmas Traditions

Christmas, for many, still remains the most beloved holiday, by believers and nonbelievers alike. People love the lights, trees, decorations, parties, Santa, gifts, and the cozy warmth of the season.

But have you ever stopped to wonder what all these symbols and traditions really mean?

Most people know that Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, but few pause to reflect on how deeply woven He is into the very fabric of our holiday traditions.

What Is Advent, Really?

“Advent” is another word that surfaces a lot during this time of year. You can find Advent calendars of every kind—beauty boxes, chocolate samplers, teas, toys, even jewelry. They’ve become fun ways to count down the days until Christmas, and there’s nothing wrong with that, as long as the heart of Christmas stays at the center.

But the word Advent means “coming.” It’s about much more than a countdown.

The first Advent was a season of waiting. God’s people longed for the promised Messiah, expecting a king who would come in power and glory to rescue them from Roman oppression (Luke 1:67–79). Instead, He came humbly, as a baby in a manger, bringing salvation not through might, but through love.

Now, we live in what many call the second Advent. We, too, are waiting, this time for Christ’s return. Scripture promises that Jesus will come again, not as a humble servant but as the victorious King of Kings (Revelation 19:11–16), to bring His followers home.

The Heart Behind Iam The Lamb’s ADVENTure

My heart behind Iam The Lamb’s ADVENTure: A Journey to the Heart of Christmas is to help families prepare, not just their homes, but their hearts, for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

The lights, wreaths, gifts, and songs are wonderful parts of the season, but they’re also reminders that point us back to Him.

This book is designed as a 28-day family devotional to help children and adults alike discover how each Christmas symbol reflects the hope, peace, joy, and love we find in Jesus.

Discover the book and start your family’s journey to the heart of Christmas.
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An Invitation to Wonder

While it’s fun to track Santa’s sleigh and listen for reindeer hooves on the roof on Christmas Eve night, the true wonder of Christmas lies in imagining what it was like that night in Bethlehem.

To stand among the shepherds as the sky filled with angels announcing the birth of the Savior and singing, “Glory to God in the highest!”

To run into town and find the baby Jesus, “wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger,” just as the angels had said.

To look for that wondrous star in the sky, the one that led the wise men to the promised King.

And to know, that He left a throne in Heaven to come to Earth to be the sacrificial Lamb for you and for me.

That’s the kind of wonder this book invites families to experience, one symbol, one story, one reflection at a time.

A Tradition That Lasts

Iam The Lamb’s ADVENTure isn’t just a countdown, it’s a journey. An opportunity to draw closer to Jesus each day from November 27th - December 25th and beyond.

My prayer is that as you and your family read, reflect, and celebrate together, your hearts will overflow with hope, peace, joy, and love. The very gifts Christ came to give.

This is more than a book; it’s the beginning of a family tradition you can cherish year after year.

And we’re excited to keep growing our ADVENTure collection! Next up, our Hide and Go Sheep ADVENTure wooden Advent calendar and family activity coming next season!

From our family to yours, may this Advent season fill your home with His light and love. 

Stephanie Karr

 

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