Advent Devotions - need a hand?

As promised, a few suggestions for Advent devotionals.  I would not even attempt an exhaustive list...who could??  (Well, on second thought, I'm sure someone could, but not me!)  These are some I've used or have seen or have some experience with.  There are so, so many others.

Remember, perfection is the enemy of the good.  Don't look for the perfect one...pick one and run with it.  Pray for the Lord to use it in your family's hearts, and trust that He will.  And enjoy!

• Jotham's Journey (readings are long, so make sure it is appropriate for your kids' attention spans).  There are four of these, so if you like them, you can choose another for next year.

• The Jesus Story Book Bible Advent Reading Plan.  I think this lines up pretty well with the traditional Jesse Tree symbols.  The Jesus Story Book is a really lovely childrens story bible.  This one is ideal for younger children.  (But if you have older children, they'll enjoy it, too.)

• Printable Jesse Tree ornaments - print and let your kids color one each day.  Then hang on a tree.  (I'm doing a paper tree on the back of a door, and then taping the ornaments up.)  Use these with the Jesus Story Book Bible Advent reading plan above - or find another Jesse Tree devotional. 

• Hallelujah - A Journey Through Advent with Handel's Messiah - This one is a great one, but I'm a little biased.  You'll find a reflection from various writers for each week, a daily listening guide, recipes, poems, and much more.  Cindy is a winsome writer - you can't go wrong with this one. 

Whatever you choose, please, don't ditch it just because you are getting a late start...or because you missed a few days.  It's ok, just pick up where you left off.  You can always go past Advent and into the Christmas season.