My Advent NEWSLETTER to my readers’ group
November 29, 2023
Dear Reader,
Greetings from Richmond, Virginia!
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord! (Luke 2:11 ESV)
Those of you who have been a part of this readers’ group for a while know that i began an annual tradition five years ago, which is to post four short stories on my blog and podcast for the Advent season. The stories are my Christmas gift to you as an expression of my thanks for your support and encouragement in this ministry endeavor.
This year i have chosen to share the eyewitness accounts of four adolescents, beginning with Isaac, the son of Abraham. i have included his story as the first of the four so that we might be reminded of the promise of a Savior dating back to the days of Genesis.
The three accounts that will follow are from fictional characters who represent the nameless individuals who experienced the circumstances surrounding the advent of Jesus. Though some of the characters and details contained in each story are fictional, you will find that the truth they reveal is very REAL!
i posted the first story today and will continue to do so next week and for the two Wednesdays that follow.The stories are as follows:
Part 1 as told by Isaac, the son of Abraham (This week – November 29th)
Part 2 as told by Salome, the friend of Mary (December 6th)
Part 3 as told by Yanzu, the servant of Balthazar (December 13th)
Part 4 as told by Ashriel, the great-grandson of Simeon (December 20th)
Each week you will be able to access the story at kenwinter.blog. Just click the link, or type it into your web browser, and it will take you to the week’s post. If you would prefer to listen to each of the stories as an audio recording, you can do so by going to my weekly podcast at kenwinter.org/podcast.
All four of the stories this year are taken from my book, Not Too Little To Know, a collection of ten illustrated short stories written for ages 8 and up for the Advent season. The book is available through Amazon in hard cover, paperback, and for Kindle or Kindle app. It is also available as an audiobook. Click HERE for more information on how you can obtain a copy.
Also, if you are looking for other books to read or share during this Advent/Christmas season that bear witness to the Good News of the advent of Jesus, may i suggest the following.:
Through the Eyes of a Shepherd (a novel)
Witness the advent and ministry of Jesus through the eyes of a shepherd who began his journey at the stable. (Available for Kindle, as an audiobook, and in print in hardcover, paperback and large print)
Little Did We Know (a collection of twenty-five short stories for Advent)
Consider the prophecies and events heralding the birth of Jesus through these first-person eyewitness accounts. (Available for Kindle, as an audiobook, and in print in paperback and large print)
A Carpenter Called Joseph (a novella)
Witness the advent of the Savior through the eyes of the man God chose to be the earthly father of His Only Son. (Available for Kindle, as an audiobook, and in print in paperback and large print)
As always, i pray all of my books, weekly blog posts and podcast episodes continue to challenge and encourage you in your walk with the Master.
Celebrating the Good News of Christmas with you,
ken