A Merry and Bright Adventure - by Katie J Trent (Paperback)

About the Book

A fun family devotional to make Advent more meaningful and draw everyone closer to each other and Jesus.

Book Synopsis

With all of the exciting sights, sounds, and smells of Christmastime, it can be hard to get children to focus on the real reason for the season: the birth of Jesus Christ. But let's face it: all of us can get caught up in the hustle-bustle of planning for family gatherings, decorating, and shopping for gifts.
Author Katie J. Trent offers a solution to the mad rush of Advent with A Merry and Bright Adventure: A Christmas Devotional for Family, Faith, Food, and Fun.
This unique family devotional will help you discover new ways to enjoy the season with Christ at the center of it all. You'll grow in your relationship with Jesus--and each other--as you learn the history behind holiday traditions and discover Jesus in everyday moments.
A Merry and Bright Adventure includes:

• Kid-friendly lessons and Scripture readings for ages three and up focusing on a specific holiday tradition for each day in December leading up to Christmas.
• Simple prayers and discussion questions such as "What gift would you bring Jesus if you met Him today?" and "Why were angels important in the Christmas story?"
• Family adventures ranging from making ornaments and gifts to spreading Christmas cheer to others, stargazing, and carol singing.
• A baking buddies conversation connection with a short Scripture to go with the theme for the day and a recipe. There are thirty-one recipes in all to give families some options.
• Full-color photos throughout.

A Merry and Bright Adventure is packed with ways to make Advent a special time for the whole family. Katie's goal is to help you make the season more meaningful and memorable, not more stressful and chaotic!
"Think of this devotional as an arsenal of tools for your toolbelt," she says. "Feel free to pull out the tools that are helpful each day and reserve the rest for another day--or another year. Have fun and enjoy the season together."

Review Quotes

A Merry and Bright Adventure is a Christmas treasure your family will enjoy year after year. It is a wonderful guide for how to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and connect with your family in delightful and delicious ways!--Andrea Fortenberry "Host, The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering podcast"

If your family is looking to grow closer to Christ and each other this holiday season, A Merry and Bright Adventure is exactly what you need. Katie J. Trent has put together a timeless devotional that helps remind us of the importance of gathering together around God's Word to deepen our faith through family, fun, and food! From nuggets found in God's Word and prayer to tasty treats, this devotional will surely add nostalgic memories to your family's Advent traditions.--Carlie Kercheval "Hostess, Wives of Integrity podcast"

When busyness calls our name during the Advent season, it can be difficult to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. Katie J. Trent does a fantastic job helping families refocus on the coming of Jesus through creative, flexible, and simple resources in her newest book A Merry and Bright Adventure. As a homeschool mom, I can confidently say parents will benefit from bringing these gospel-centered activities and devotionals into their homes as well as their hearts.--Becky Beresford "Author, She Believed HE Could, So She Did"

Christmas can be a memorable and festive time for families, but it's all too easy to let shopping, decorating, and the general hustle and bustle take over so that we miss the true significance of the season. With her fun activities and meaningful devotional readings, Katie Trent is helping families embrace the wonder of Christ's birth each day of the Advent season.--Jim Daly "President, Focus on the Family"

I love this tool for teaching children about Christmas! A Merry and Bright Adventure is biblical, practical, and teaches about traditions along with God's Word. Parents will be blessed with this well-organized, spiritually sensitive resource for the Advent season. I highly recommend it to every family. Parents will learn some new things as well.--Dr. Scott Turansky "Cofounder, National Center for Biblical Parenting"

Katie has created a wonderful family Advent devotional with step-by-step guides to creating joyful memories together this Christmas!--Brock Eastman "Author, Saint Nicking at Night"

About the Author

Katie J. Trent is a respected leader in the Christian homeschool community and the founder of Family Faith-Building Academy. She has over a decade of experience in counseling children, teens, and families, having served as clinical director of two mental health agencies and as an elementary school counselor before transitioning to homeschooling and writing.

Along with her husband James, Katie also has more than fifteen years of ministry and church planting experience. In addition to A Merry and Bright Adventure, she authored Recipes for a Sweet Child: Creative, Bible-Based Activities to Help Your Family Thrive and Dishing Up Devotions: 36 Faith-Building Activities for Homeschooling Families.

Through writing, blogging, and speaking, Katie loves to equip and encourage strong, faith-filled families. She has been a featured speaker at many homeschool conferences and has written for the Upper Room, Crosswalk, The Christian Journal magazine, homeschooling and parenting blogs, and other ventures.

Katie received her B.A. in social work from Boise State University and her master's in social work from Northwest Nazarene University. She and James have a daughter and a son.

Connect with Katie at KatieJTrent.com.