Advent, Day 20: When Christmas Past Is Present
By Norman Vincent Peale7 min read
On this, the 20th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale shares some inspiring memories of Christmases gone by.
Advent
Advent is a time of prayerful anticipation, as we mark the days before Christmas with excitement and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Advent, Day 19: Making Ready for Christmas
By Norman Vincent Peale4 min read
On the 19th day of Advent, Guideposts founder Norman Vincent Peale reminds us that this is a time of anticipation, of preparation, of celebration.
Advent, Day 18: The Light of Christmas
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On this 18th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale celebrates the lights—and the Light—of Christmas.
Advent, Day 17: Words to Grow On
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On this, the 17th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale shares a valuable lesson his father taught him at Christmastime when Dr. Peale was just 10 years old.
Advent, Day 16: A Christmas Wish
By Norman Vincent Peale3 min read
On the 16th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale tells of a small memento that brought home to him once again the true meaning of Christmas.
Advent, Day 15: The Perfect Gift
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On this 15th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale asks what, in this season of gift-giving, we should all be giving to God.
Advent, Day 9: How Wonderful that Christ Was Born
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On this ninth day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, shares what he calls “the two enormous pillars upon which rest the truth of Christmas.”
Advent, Day 8: Let Christmas Happen to You
By Norman Vincent Peale6 min read
On this eighth day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, encourages us to let the true meaning of Christmas influence the ways we celebrate the season.
Advent, Day 7: Keep Christmas Calm
By Norman Vincent Peale3 min read
On this seventh day of Advent, we share advice from Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, about how we can make Christ a holiday guest in our home.
Advent, Day 12: Finding Courage in Discouragement
By Norman Vincent Peale3 min read
On this 12th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, reminds us how powerful and constructive positive thoughts can be.
Advent, Day 11: If Christ Had Never Been Born
By Norman Vincent Peale4 min read
On this 11th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, celebrates the difference Christ’s birth has made in so many lives.
Advent, Day 14: A Host of Angels and the Shepherds
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On this 14th day of Advent, we share a devotion from Norman Vincent Peale that states that just hearing of Jesus’ birth is not enough; we must seek the Christ child out for ourselves.
