"Making Room in Advent is a new look at the whole Christmas story; refreshing." - Elaine
Encounter God in a deeper, richer way this Advent season through the Making Room in Advent devotional and gifts.
greeting cards
A pack of 10 beautiful, folded cards with envelopes in one of four images to chose from. Each card includes scripture related to the Advent image.
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ornaments
Metal Christmas tree ornaments (four images to chose from) are durable and bring holiday cheer for years to come. One side is a gorgeous Advent image with scripture on the back.
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the book
Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder is an invitation away from the the bustle and chaos of Christmas, and into the space where God is at work.
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Poster Prints
Museum-quality posters made on thick and durable matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.
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Framed Prints
Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick, durable, matte paper. The matte frame made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class.
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CANVAS PRINTS
Looking to add a little flair to your room or office? Look no further - this canvas print has a vivid, fade-resistant print that you're bound to fall in love with.
SHOPWhat People Are Saying About Making Room in Advent Gifts
"The pictures showed me a fresh picture of God's love." - JOHN
The artwork connected me in a way that I can't describe through my sanctified imagination." - JAN
“I encountered God through wonder and impressions through the paintings. They created contemplative beholding." - GREG
"We loved the prints so much that we have kept them on the wall above our piano year-round. We frequently get compliments on the pictures purely for their artistic merit, but then as people look more closely they are drawn in to see the story told beautifully and poignantly." - CONNIE
... Draw deeper into prayer and Scripture through visuals of Luke 1-2 as the text comes to life and fills your rooms with wonder!
... Encounter God through a fresh, visual lens of the Christmas story.
... Have instant conversation starters with your kids, friends, and visitors about the true meaning of Christmas.
... Bring a pop of color in your home and enjoy year round!
... Become captivated by the awe of God's story through 18 paintings in this series on the birth narrative in Luke. Wrestle with Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, Anna, Simeon, and the Shepherd's and find yourself swept up into the wonder of the incarnation with them.
"Bette is a gifted artist who leads in the way of Jesus. She genuinely helps people encounter God. I love her work and her witness!"
- Danielle Strickland, Communicator, Spiritual Leader and Justice Advocate
MEET THE ARTIST
Bette Dickinson
Bette Dickinson is a creative communicator based in Traverse City, Michigan with her husband and two boys. Her paintings, writing, and speaking awakens the soul through beauty and wonder. In her work, she facilitates a space for her audience to experience God through visual parables of the spiritual journey.
Bette has worked with nonprofits and churches to cultivate creative spaces for people to encounter God through her work. In her paintings and writing, she seeks to unveil the eternal realm, allowing the viewer to ponder the unseen. She brings theological and biblical depth to her work in ways that is both intellectually stimulating and spiritually transforming.
She currently serves with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in Spiritual Formation and Danielle Strickland's team, Boundless developing creative resources for the soul. She is also a soon to be published author with InterVarsity Press with her first book Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder which include her paintings and writing on Luke 1-2.
What's the Story with the Art?
In 2017, I started working on a series of 4 paintings for Advent for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Just as I started painting the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel tells Mary she is pregnant with Jesus, I found out I was pregnant with my youngest son, Winston. I found myself enthralled and captivated by the birth narrative as I studied Luke 1-2 closely and walked alongside Mary and Elizabeth as they were pregnant with Jesus and John. Inside, God was birthing something new in me too - not only my son, but this creative work.
Since then, InterVarsity Press has contracted me to create a series of devotionals for Advent called Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for A Season of Wonder (September 2022). In the last year, I set out to create new paintings and writing for the series. In total, there are 18 original paintings that capture the story in Luke. As I read the stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, Anna, Simeon, and the Shepherds, I found myself deeply connecting with them and awed by God. I hope you will too. If you purchase the full set of 18 paintings, you can follow along the story in Luke 1-2 as a companion while meditating on the paintings. And to get updates on the book release, sign up for the Awakening Newsletter below!
Bette has partnered with these organizations with her art. Is yours next?
Let's Stay in Touch.
These paintings are featured in my book, Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for A Season of Wonder with InterVarsity Press. To stay updated on al my projects and receive additional soul-filling content, sign up for the Awakening Newsletter below!