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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.

Gregory Simpson is a minister in the United Church of Canada. He creates progressive Christian resources for those who long for meaning, connection, and spirituality: especially those who have felt displaced by organized religion or exhausted by the performance of faith. He is the creator of the "Pastor Greg" YouTube channel, where he explores the intersection of faith, justice, and honest spirituality.