Preparing your Heart and Home for Advent w/ Lanier Ivester

Click here to send us your email for our newsletter OR to send a message to the show! We have no way of responding unless you leave your email. ➡️Get Your FREE Guide "How to Study the Bible" at www.coffeeandbibletime.com! What happens when the joy of Christmas becomes a burden rather than a blessing? Author Lanier Ivester joins us to reveal how learning to set priorities can transform your holiday season into a peaceful and purposeful celebration. Reflecting on her own journey from a fervent Christmas enthusiast to someone who practices mindfulness and balance, Lanier shares insights from her book, "Glad and Golden Hours," on cherishing moments that matter most and infusing your celebrations with God"s presence and peace. Lanier and I tackle the challenges of maintaining joyful experiences while dealing with the pressures of social media and hectic schedules. Together, we highlight the importance of creating a margin and stepping away from the digital noise to rejoice in the simple joys of Advent. Through shared stories of sorrow and joy, we explore the intrinsic ties between these emotions in the Christian faith, echoing the message that our grief can indeed amplify our joy. Lanier opens up about how personal loss deepened her understanding of faith and inspired her writing journey. Tune in to discover how we can all find peace, purpose, and intentionality in celebrating Christmas and Advent. Lanier"s Favorite"s Book: Glad and Golden Hours Website: lanierivester.com Book Website: gladandgolden.com Go-To Bible: NIV College Ruled Notebook The Divine Hours Series Favorite App/Website: Precept Support the show Check out our website for more ways to fully connect to God"s Word. There you"ll find: Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journals Coffee and Bible Time Courses Coffee and Bible Time Shop Find more great content on our YouTube channel: Coffee and Bible Time Our most popular video is “How I Study My Bible + In-Depth Bible Study!” with over 2M views! Follow us on Instagram Visit our Amazon Shop Learn more about the host Ellen Krause Email us at podcast@coffeeandbibletime.com Thanks for listening to Coffee and Bible Time, where our goal is to help people delight in God"s Word and thrive in Christian living! Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.