In 2012, While Bethlehem Sleeps awakened readers to reflect on the Christmas story through poetry depicting character sketches, Advent themes, and seasonal musings. This expanded edition provides devotional insights with poetic highlights. Activities at the end of each daily reading assist in extending Advent throughout the week with individual, family, and community impact. The inclusion of the original poetry collection ensures intellectual, inspirational reading year after year.

Penny J. Johnson is an author and editor whose previous works include three poetry collections, one novel, and one devotional. She enjoys facilitating a women’s Bible study, home educating, knitting, and meeting up for coffee with family and friends. Penny lives in Minnesota with her husband, their three sons, their two Labrador Retrievers, and their Ragdoll-Himalayan.

Paul L. H. Olson is an executive adviser and board director for large and small corporations, not-for-profit, and higher education organizations. He serves as an adult Sunday School teacher and as a spiritual, leadership mentor. Paul lives in Minnesota with his wife and spends his free-time golfing, fishing, reading, and traveling.