Poiema: Rediscovering the Art of Advent
An Advent devotional book written by Taylor Joy Johnson with images and design by Whitney Leigh Carlson. At 45 pages, Poiema is divided into four sections: hope, joy, peace, and love. It gives fresh perspectives to these long-loved themes of Advent and can serve as a companion each day of the season or be read altogether. A mix of writing, images, and elegant design, each of the four sections include an essay, a prayer, a poem, a quote and short bio from a historical figure, and a glimpse of different Advent practices from around the world. We honor people of faith from a diverse background of beliefs, and spiritual practices that include a wide array of cultures.
An Advent devotional book written by Taylor Joy Johnson with images and design by Whitney Leigh Carlson. At 45 pages, Poiema is divided into four sections: hope, joy, peace, and love. It gives fresh perspectives to these long-loved themes of Advent and can serve as a companion each day of the season or be read altogether. A mix of writing, images, and elegant design, each of the four sections include an essay, a prayer, a poem, a quote and short bio from a historical figure, and a glimpse of different Advent practices from around the world. We honor people of faith from a diverse background of beliefs, and spiritual practices that include a wide array of cultures.
An Advent devotional book written by Taylor Joy Johnson with images and design by Whitney Leigh Carlson. At 45 pages, Poiema is divided into four sections: hope, joy, peace, and love. It gives fresh perspectives to these long-loved themes of Advent and can serve as a companion each day of the season or be read altogether. A mix of writing, images, and elegant design, each of the four sections include an essay, a prayer, a poem, a quote and short bio from a historical figure, and a glimpse of different Advent practices from around the world. We honor people of faith from a diverse background of beliefs, and spiritual practices that include a wide array of cultures.
An 8x8 perfect bound art book printed on high-quality paper with a thick, linen textured, paper cover, your book will look elegant where ever it is displayed in your home. Created to sit on coffee tables, to be read and viewed with a mug of something hot in hand, the images and words are meant to give you a resting place to slow down in this busy and often difficult season.
Who is this book for?
This book is for those who long to deepen their practice and observance of Advent, who are seekers of nourishment and beauty in a chaotic world, who are looking to construct a faith, despite or because of the spiritual wounds we've experienced, that has bearing for our lives in the here and now. This book was made with an intended audience in mind, but know if you don't identify neatly within these groups, you are more than welcome here too. Here's a list of whom we created this resource for:
Christians of all walks of life
Those who are struggling in the holidays
People who may not believe but enjoy being reflective during Christmas
Those turned off by the church but still find peace in spiritual practices
Those who believe that love is the central force of faith
