
Advent, Day 16: A Christmas Wish
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.
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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.

On this 15th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale asks what, in this season of gift-giving, we should all be giving to God.

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.”

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.

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.

On this 12th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, reminds us how powerful and constructive positive thoughts can be.

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.

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.

On this 13th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, tells of a memorable Christmas spent in very unfamiliar surroundings.

On this, the 26th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale reminds of the guidance God provides us through his angels, if only we will be obedient.

On this, the 25th day of Advent, we share a story from Norman Vincent Peale about a Christmas miracle he witnessed many years ago.

On this 24th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale reminds us that Mary, when visited by an angel and told that she would bear a son named Jesus, accepted her role without question.
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