by Gregory Simpson (Author)

The world tells us this season should be effortless: perfect decorations, curated joy, and silent nights. But for many of us, Advent brings a different reality.

We carry the heavy weight of an empty chair at the table.

We feel the exhaustion of frantic labour.

We look at a messy world and wonder where the good news is.

No Room at the Inn is an honest, 25-day devotional guide for those who are tired of performing. It invites you to step out of the pressure to be "merry" and into a holy, honest space where you can simply be real.

Inside, you will find a daily companion that:

• Honours your grief and gives you permission to not be okay.
• Affirms the reality of the Christmas story: a story of resilience in the face of systemic oppression and a housing crisis.
• Reclaims hope not as a passive wish, but as an active practice of justice.

Written for the wanderers, the wonderers, the skeptics, and the faithful alike, this guide offers a path through Advent that requires no pretense. It includes daily reflections, scripture, and blessings for the weary.