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Here are more than 60 heartwarming stories of faith. These are stories about the true gifts of Christmas: answered prayers, real-life angels, and inexplicable miracles. They are the stories of people who gained a greater understanding of the true meaning of Christmas, some through a word or gesture from their fellow man, others through a miraculous event that could only have come from God.

What if the greatest barrier to peace in your life isn’t your circumstances—but your standards? In a world obsessed with flawless holidays, perfect families, and curated lives, many of us silently crumble under the weight of impossible expectations. We tell ourselves that if we can just work harder, do better, and fix everything, then—finally—we’ll feel peace. But the truth is far more freeing: perfection and peace cannot coexist. One must give way to the other. In Perfection Is the Enemy of Peace, Pastor John E. Miller offers a compassionate, faith-rooted look at how ...

Watch out. God is on the way. It's not within our own power to make a fresh start. If we're to have a future different from the past, it must come as a gift, something not of our devising. What we need is a God who refuses to be trapped in eternity, a God who not only cares about us but is...

Each Christmas, adults and children alike delight at the story of the kings from the East who followed the star to Bethlehem to offer gifts to the newborn Christ. While this familiar tale is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, another little-known version later emerged that claimed to be the eyewitness account of the wise men. This ancient manuscript has lain hidden for centuries in the vaults of the Vatican Library, but through the determined persistence of a young scholar, Brent Landau, this astonishing discovery has been translated into English for the very first time as the Revelation of the Magi.

Find hope and inspiration this holiday season as you read real-life stories of angel encounters alongside Anne Neilson's beautiful original artwork. Have you ever had a moment when you were certain angels were protecting you? Or perhaps in a time of need, you've longed for a reminder that God's...

Discover the inspiring, unknown, against-all-odds story of how the classic animated holiday special A Charlie Brown Christmas almost never made it on to television. Professor and cultural historian Michael Keane reveals much in this nostalgia-inducing book packed with original research and...

The Stations of the Cross from the perspective of Mary Magdalene come to life with historical and archeological references and beautiful reflections and prayers. In a fresh take on the Stations of the Cross, this version gives a human voice - and a female voice, that of Mary Magdalene - to the Stations, interweaving with history and archeology of the actual sites on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, today. The result is a profound and beautiful experience that touches the heart and enriches the mind.

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Pull up a chair, pour some eggnog, and enjoy the Christmas spirit with friends… From the wind-swept, snowy ranges of Wyoming to Florida beaches glowing with Christmas lights, All American Christmas traces holiday traditions across the United States. In this...

Anticipate, celebrate, and marvel at Jesus' birth with Three Wise Women, a richly researched and faith-building new devotional by Dandi Daley Mackall. We don't hear many details directly from these three women at the heart of the first Christmas, but Scripture, studies in biblical culture, and an open heart that asks “what if” allows readers to experience new revelations for the holy season that will encourage and strengthen you in becoming a wise woman of God.

When we are initiated into the church with the water of baptism, we (or our sponsors) answer a series of questions called the Baptismal Covenant. The first three questions echo the words of our creeds, our beliefs about God and the church. The last five questions focus on action. They each begin with the words: "Will You?" These "Will You" questions articulate how we are to animate our baptism, to follow Christ's example in our relationships with others, our communities, and the world.

Holly only planned on a quick stop to Candy Cane Creek to gather notes for her travel blog, not to get stranded in the most Christmas-obsessed small town imaginable. But when her car breaks down beneath the town's nauseatingly festive welcome sign, she's forced to rely on the town's pet shelter owner (and holiday enthusiast), Rex Wellington. After Rex spills his coffee all over her brand-new coat, he informs her of the inn's lack of vacancy and offers her a place to stay in his guesthouse.

Life is full. Work, family, obligations, yet something in you still longs for renewal. Crossroads to Hope is a 40-day journey designed to break patterns and rebuild life around what matters. Short, focused readings meet your schedule. Honest reflections name the ache and the hope. Characteristics of this Lent Study: Format: 40 daily studies; group discussion guides; individual reflection prompts. For: Adults 35–65 seeking renewal, honest community, and lasting transformation. Holy Week—from Palm Sunday through Easter—is covered in detailed sessions for both individual reflection and ...

Most Christians agree that Christmas is all about Jesus, yet most of us spend little time preparing our hearts to celebrate Him. Why is this? Partly because we don’t know how. In Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, Asheritah Ciuciu leads listeners through the four weeks of Advent (Hope, Preparation, Joy, and Love). This devotional can be used by listeners in their own personal worship times or as a tool to engage in family worship during the busy holiday season. Either way, participants will gain a greater sense of awe and wonder at who Jesus is.

“When snow falls, hearts heal, and miracles begin…” Welcome to Hearts Come Home for Christmas, a heartwarming collection of six clean, small-town holiday romances filled with faith, second chances, and the timeless beauty of love. Journey to Roseville, where the scent of pine and the sound of church bells fill the air. Here, three women—Julie, Kimberly, and Abby—discover that even the deepest heartaches can be mended by the power of faith and the warmth of a small-town Christmas. Then travel to White Pine, Colorado, a cozy mountain town wrapped in snow and glowing with light. ...

Walk Through Jesus's Final Days and Experience the Love That Brought Him to the Cross Are you searching for a Lenten devotional that goes beyond surface-level reflections? Do you want to truly understand the passion of Christ and what drove Jesus to willingly die for humanity’s sins? The Passion of Jesus offers a comprehensive 45-day journey through the most pivotal moment in history. A Complete Holy Week Experience This Easter devotional begins on Ash Wednesday and continues through Good Friday, providing daily readings that immerse you in: Jesus's predictions of his death and ...

In this book, we're going on a journey to unwrap the Santa myth, piece by glorious piece. We'll dig up the forgotten folklore behind the gift giving, the winter greenery, and even those flying reindeer. Get ready to see the festive traditions you’ve always known in a completely new and sometimes surprising light.

This timeless bestseller of a classic about inspiration, self love and God’s word has become a holiday story not only kids but the entire family enjoys. From bestselling author Max Lucado comes a unique Christmas story called The Crippled Lamb, an inspirational children's book about being...

The Apologies From a Repentant Christian series is the continuing story of a Christian pilgrim’s walk personified. Part I tells of an unrepentant sinner who surrendered her heart to God, embraced His forgiveness for her sins and received her new identity in Christ. Part II tells of the next stage of this Christian’s walk: a new believer faces rejection, spiritual battles, and learns how to live in a corrupted temple of flesh.

From a bestselling and award-winning author who has sold over 2.5 million books comes a love story that poses the question--Is it better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all? Hannah King and her two children, Mae and Lillian, are facing their first Christmas without their beloved husband and father, who passed only six months ago. Hannah is determined to display strength for her girls, stifling her emotions until she is alone at night crying herself to sleep. But as she tries to hide her grief, she is unaware that her children need her to be emotionally present. Mae is ...

When we picture the first Advent, we see Mary and Joseph huddled by a manger. We picture Gabriel, magi, and shepherds tending their flocks. A shining star against a midnight sky. But this harmonized version has lifted the Advent story out of its context--those who experienced the first Advent had to travel through great darkness to reach the hope that shining star announced. Trusted scholar and community organizer Kelley Nikondeha takes us back, to where the landscape of Palestine is once again the geographic, socioeconomic, and political backdrop for the Advent story.