With Heart and Soul and Voice

Feel your heart sing during advent with these devotions on the first Christmas songs.

Witness the worship of Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon as you dwell daily on their songs of wonder at the Savior’s birth this Advent.

Designed to bring joy during the Christmas season, this 24-day Advent devotional will help you pause and ponder the marvel of Jesus’ birth. The short daily reflections will guide you through each song of praise poured out around the time of the incarnation.

Written by Tim Chester, each devotion is clear and compelling, inviting your heart and soul and voice to sing in response. Through quotes included at the end of each devotion, Chester also joins his voice with Christians from the past, like Charles Wesley, whose Christmas hymns we still sing.

You’ll be stirred to join in the praise as you reflect on the extraordinary truth of Christ’s birth.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Mary’s Song: The Magnificat
4. Chapter 1: Noticed
5. Chapter 2: Reversed
6. Chapter 3: Lifted
7. Chapter 4: Beginnings
8. Chapter 5: Servant
9. Chapter 6: Temple
10. Chapter 7: Mercy
11. Zechariah’s Song: The Benedictus
12. Chapter 8: Prophecy
13. Chapter 9: Coming
14. Chapter 10: Promised
15. Chapter 11: Freedom
16. Chapter 12: Forgiveness
17. Chapter 13: Dawn
18. Chapter 14: Praise
19. The Angels’ Song: The Gloria
20. Chapter 15: Peace
21. Chapter 16: War
22. Chapter 17: Seated
23. Chapter 18: Power
24. Chapter 19: Glory
25. Simeon’s Song: The Nunc Dimittis
26. Chapter 20: Waiting
27. Chapter 21: Sleeping
28. Chapter 22: Prepared
29. Chapter 23: Exposed
30. Chapter 24: Rewarded
31. Closing Credits

Tim Chester

Dr. Tim Chester is a prolific author with a wide range of published works. One of his notable books includes ""Stott on the Christian Life: Between Two Worlds."" Not only is Tim Chester an influential theologian and writer, but he also serves as the pastor of Grace Church Boroughbridge in England. Additionally, Dr. Chester brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise as a senior faculty member of Crosslands Training. His academic achievements include a PhD in theology and a PgDip in history; furthermore, Tim Chester possesses an impressive 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry, which undoubtedly enriches his teachings and writings. With a remarkable collection of over 40 books to his name, Tim Chester's literary contributions have made a significant impact on the theological landscape. Tim is happily married with two grown-up daughters. He resides in the serene countryside of Derbyshire.