Window Seat

Stuart Patterson – Faith, Recovery and Community

From heroin to hope – stories of grace, grit and a God who lifts

thanks for stopping by

Advent & Christmas Reflections

Christmas invites us into a story where heaven steps quietly into ordinary places, and God’s glory arrives in ways the world never expects. These reflections explore the wonder of the incarnation — from Mary and Joseph’s costly obedience, to the shepherds and temple watchers who recognised Him, to the astonishing moment when the Creator took His first breath.

Here you’ll find meditations designed to help you slow down, pay attention, and rediscover the mystery of “the Word made flesh” in fresh and thoughtful ways.

As you read, may you sense again the beauty of Emmanuel —
God with us, God among us, God like us.

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory…”
John 1:14 (NKJV)

Below you’ll find all Advent & Christmas reflections as they are published.
This page updates automatically throughout the season.

  • The Wonder of Christmas: When God Took His First Breath

    Christmas draws me in because of the sheer wonder woven through the story — not sentiment, not scenery, but the astonishing way God moves through ordinary people and everyday places. Look closely, and the Nativity unfolds as a series of moments stitched with courage, humility, and revelation. Mary and Joseph — The Costly Yes You…

  • A winter’s tale

    Follow Stuart’s poignant journey from the depths of addiction to the hope of redemption. On a Christmas marked by personal turmoil, Stuart confronts his demons and embarks on a path of transformation. This tale weaves together memories of simpler times with the stark reality of his struggles, illustrating the power of family, hope, and healing.…

  • 1 – The ghost of Christmas’ past (1977, 1993, 1997)

    Once Christmas meant simple joys: snow, toys, family laughter. Then came silence, addiction, and lost faith. But the story doesn’t end there — this is not only the ghost of Christmas past, but the foundation for recovery and redemption.”

If these Advent reflections have spoken to you, you might enjoy exploring some of the other journeys woven through this blog — stories of faith, recovery, creative practice, and the everyday grace of God at street level.

Each page opens a different window into the same faithfulness.

If you’d like to explore more of my writing, books, and projects, you can visit my Amazon author page here:
Stuart Patterson – Amazon Author Page

stupatterson