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What is the greatest Christmas gift ever? The reason we celebrate Christmas is because of this precious gift. In this book we will go over the different parts of the Christmas story. The different things that happened and the reason that they happened the way they did. None of the things that happened when Jesus was born were a coincidence. The entire birth and life of Jesus was planned by God to happen the way it did. The virgin Birth. Why was Jesus born to a virgin? Why was Jesus born to average people and not to a King? Why was the virgin birth a secret until after Jesus died? Why was...

The first Christmas sermon preserved in church history was preached by St. John Chrysostom in AD 386, in which he declared, "Behold a new and wonderful mystery!" In this volume, the Christian literary writers of the Chrysostom Society reflect on Advent and Christmastide as a bright and meaningful season of anticipation and glory. Through forty-two readings from the first Sunday of Advent through Epiphany, contributors prepare us in watchful waiting for the coming of Jesus.

Fall in love this holiday season with heartwarming tales of Christmases past in A Christmas Courting, an enchanting collection of Regency romances.

Bring the peace and joy of Advent home to your heart this Christmas. Grow close to the Lord this Advent season with 25 insightful and meaningful devotions from bestselling author O. S. Hawkins. The Christmas Code traces the birth of Jesus from its roots in the Old Testament to the ultimate gift...

Robin Kermode reads Oscar Wilde's classic children's story, The Selfish Giant.

One lantern snuffed. One quilt stitched into a map. One boy who needs a hand. When a dark pocket starts along Willow Lane on the coldest nights, Esther Smucker’s pattern-minded heart won't let it stand. The quilt apprentice maps the outages; the elder’s son, Thomas Beiler, organizes a soft watch. What they find isn’t malice but a frightened runaway—and a chance for a whole town to choose mercy over gossip. Lanterns in the lanes, tins of oil handed in the dark, a quilting circle that sews kindness into action—Christmas Lanterns in the Frost is a gentle, faith-forward winter tale of...

Are you looking for a heartwarming Christmas story that will bring joy and laughter to your holiday season? Maybe something to ring your Christmas bell? Then look no further than this short story that has all the best parts of Christmas! In this true story, you'll find snow, a log cabin, music, family, and a Christmas tree. Get a glimpse into one of our family's most meaningful holidays and be inspired to create your own heartfelt Christmas. This book will: - Give you a warm and cozy feeling with its classic Christmas themes - Bring out the emotion and joy of the holiday season - Change ...

Most of us are familiar with the events of the first Christmas - the manger scene, shepherds watching sheep, angels singing their songs, and wise men arriving - but what if there’s more to the story? What if the birth of Jesus is actually the most significant event in all of history and can transform our lives? This evangelistic book goes beyond the birth of Jesus to look at what he did when he grew up and how he fulfilled the names given to him centuries beforehand by the prophet Isaiah.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BATTERSEA DOGS AND CATS HOME Can Battersea's loneliest cat find a home in time for Christmas? It's Christmas at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Laura is desperate to find a home for Felicia, a spiky, bad-tempered moggy with a heart of gold. Her boyfriend, Rob, can't...

The Ancient Origins of Modern Holidays draws from the Bible and Jewish sources on what has always been defined as paganism and idolatry. In this book, we learn which holiday practices are forbidden and which ones are not. The Dead Sea Scrolls record the origins of the festivals celebrated on the equinoxes and solstices and reveal why they are important for Christians today. Using these sources, Christians can easily draw the line on practices and celebrations. We learn how to nullify paganism and take back what God gave us, so we can be obedient to His commands.

Surely, Christmas in the distant past must have been different from the one we know today. But how different? You’re about to find out. The Christmases of long, long ago were a merry mess of odd superstitions, dangerous games, and overindulgences that lasted from Christmas Day until Epiphany twelve days later. The “Christmas season” of earlier times was not the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas Day that Americans experience today, but rather a no-holds-barred bacchanalia following the austerity period of Advent.

Everything seems different at the end of the year. We put lights on our houses to dispel the growing darkness, Christmas music floods local radio stations, apple cider and cranberry sauce are again on the menu, and wrapping paper and tape are always ready. Things just look, smell, and taste differently during the Advent and Christmas season, and these differences are a sign to us that God is about to do something radical and different.

Experience God’s blessings this Christmas season when you keep your focus on Jesus. Beloved preacher and evangelist Billy Graham invites you to rejoice in the miracle and meaning of Christmas as you celebrate the Savior’s birth in this thoughtful Christmas devotional. Explore the blessings...

From the annunciation by the angel through the birth of Jesus, this audiobook chronicles the journey of Mary and Joseph, the appearance of the shepherds, and the story of the wise men, in a way the Christmas story has never before been "told." Based off the Emmy nominated TV series watched by...

In Keeping Christmas, novelist and Dickens enthusiast Allison Pittman offers 25 readings for advent, seamlessly bringing together the word of God and the words of A Christmas Carol. This contemplative, entertaining book is the perfect companion for those dark winter nights as we eagerly anticipate the coming celebration of Christmas when, like Scrooge, we are given the gift of reflection, repentance, and life anew.

Ann Spangler believes it’s possible to transform the crazy, wonderful, stressful season we call Christmas into one of greater peace and deeper joy by recovering the gift of Advent.For hundreds of years, Christians have prepared for Christmas by carefully observing the four-week season leading...

Many people assume that the story of the baby in the manger at Bethlehem is just another made-up fantasy for kids. In this concise book, respected apologist Rebecca McLaughlin outlines the evidence that Jesus was a real person, explaining the reliability of the Bible’s accounts of his life and why believing in a virgin birth is not as ridiculous as it might sound. This book shows that there is a rational basis for the belief that the world’s most famous story is a fact, not fantasy - and how those events in history can infuse our lives today with meaning and joy.

Because of Bethlehem/He Chose the Nails is a collection of two audio Bible studies for Christmas and Easter by Max Lucado. Because of Bethlehem Because of Bethlehem, God knows what it's like to be human. Because of Bethlehem, when we talk to him about tough times, he understands. He's been there...

A snowstorm leaves me stranded at a cozy, remote ski lodge, and the charming owner might just be the festive joy my heart has been longing for. After finishing my residency, I needed a restful escape, not an unexpected holiday romance. Nate, the laid-back owner of the lodge and my best friend’s older brother, is nothing like I anticipated—he’s fun, adventurous, and charming in a way that contrasts my meticulous, all-business attitude. Snowed in together in a quaint cabin during a winter wonderland, Nate introduces me to the warmth of spontaneity, festive cheer, and maybe even a ...

A Chicago journalist finds himself in a small Texas town on Christmas Eve. Lonely and alone, he encounters old faces and new facts: a hand carved manger, a father's guilt, a young girl's faith. The trip into the past holds his key to the future, and a scarlet cross shows him the way home.