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BRIAN AND HELEN ARE AT IT AGAIN! THIS TIME, IT'S CHRISTMAS Chapter II: Once More From The Top So how did it happen? We were decorating for Christmas—you know, decking the halls with boughs of holly and ivy, the wreaths. And you wanted to put the green dragons by the crèche. I was thankful we were in our right bodies. Plus ... Maybe instead of swapping bodies with me, you should have swapped bodies with an adult. You’re saying you are not an adult? That’s not what I meant. But as a kid, Brian put his Yoda action figure in the crèche. Yup. Yoda was the wisest of the wise men. And ...

Santas Around the World is my second book about Christmas, the first one being The History of Santa Claus. In The History of Santa Claus, I traced the evolution of the jolly man in red from Bishop Nicholas of Myra to his later incarnations in America and Europe: Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Samichlaus, Father Christmas, Grandfather Frost, Santa Claus, and many others. In this book, they come to life in a special way!

Are you afraid of death? Have you ever wondered where your loved ones who passed away are now? Do you want to be resurrected after you die? Why do Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Here is what you will learn by reading Christos Anesti, Christ is Risen: When the resurrection became necessary Why Christians celebrate the resurrection The importance of the resurrection for humanity Where loved ones who believe in Jesus are now How you can know for certain you have eternal life The entire story of humanity from creation to the resurrection How to overcome the fear of death...

"Unveiling Christ: The Christmas Story Through the Gospels" offers a profound and enlightening exploration of one of the most cherished narratives in the Christian faith—the birth of Jesus Christ. Authored by Rev. John Eugene Miller, this book delves deep into the Gospel accounts, uncovering the layers of history, prophecy, and meaning within the Christmas story. Moving beyond the familiar nativity scenes and carols, Rev. Miller invites readers on a journey back to the first Christmas, exploring how the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each contribute to a comprehensive and ...

Tom Isbell, Theater Professor, author of the Prey trilogy: “The beautifully wrought stories take us back to simpler times… memories blessed and humorous. Most of all, they convince us we don’t dare ever “cancel Christmas.” Christy Monson: Award-winning author of Banished: “Jump into the homes and hearts of each writer as they relate holiday moments from around the world.” Wendy Toliver, Author of Red’s Untold Tale and Regina Rising, “Reading and rereading this humorous, heartwarming collection of stories is sure to become a treasured holiday tradition.” It’s Christmas...

The hymns of Christmas are more than a melody sung with a grin and rosy cheeks. They are more than cliched lines sometimes written on greeting cards and recited with nostalgia. They go deeper than merely proclaiming the birth of the Messiah to a lost world. They tell a story that calls not just shepherds and wise men to seek Him, but beckons everyone to come and adore the Savior of the world. Unwrap is a collection of 24 lines from some of the most beloved Christmas hymns through the ages. Lyrics that may have been overlooked or are even unfamiliar, yet are beautiful tellings of God's grace...

In “12 Days of Crazy: Holiday Stories and Kitchen Adventures,” author Tammy Haurilick weaves a mesmerizing patchwork of seasonal magic steeped in art, history, and the aromatic delights of global cuisine. Born into a military family in West Germany, Tammy's life has been an odyssey. Her experiences ignited a passion for exploring the world's diverse cultures.

Embark on a transformative spiritual journey this Advent season with Journey to Bethlehem: A Four-Week Guide for Advent Devotion and Reflection by William Gomes. This unique guide extends a warm invitation to delve deep into the essence of Advent, preparing your heart for the profound joy and mystery of Christmas.

With magical pen in hand, C.S. Lewis crafted a beautiful tale filled with mystical places, talking animals, and fierce battles in a land called Narnia. Lewis wrote, "The whole story of Narnia is the story about Christ. I asked myself: supposing that there really was a world like Narnia and supposing it had (like our world) gone wrong, and supposing Christ wanted to go into that world and save it. What might have happened? The stories are my answers." In this booklet, Stephen explores the wonderful world of Narnia. The stories of C.S. Lewis are interwoven with biblical themes and spiritual ...

The holiday season can exacerbate feelings of hopelessness, despair, loneliness, angst, depression, anxiety, fear, grief, etc. HOLY GHOST HOLIDAY HELP 365 VOLUME 1 is a resource that will assist you in getting through any holiday with the joy and peace of the Lord and secure your identity in Christ. It’s an easy read. The objective of the book is to teach the Believer to give space for the Holy Spirit to move in their life and to use the Word of God as the authority in their life.

Lexi Evans left sunny California for the snow-capped mountains of Utah in search of a new start. A professional chef by trade, Lexi is in search of a new kitchen—one that doesn’t include memories of the man who left her with a ring on her finger and without an explanation. Lucas Royal owns and operates High Country Ranch, a home for troubled boys, as redemption for his troubled past. He’s found purpose working with the boys and being a part of something bigger than himself. Life was on cruise control, that is until he rescues his new chef in a snow storm. One look at her angel face ...

Die beliebtesten Weihnachtsgeschichten zusammen mit dem biblischen Text aus Lukas 2. Mal humorvoll-heiter, mal besinnlich und nachdenklich erzählen sie vom Fest der Hoffnung, dass Jesus Mensch wurde, um uns zu retten. Lassen Sie sich mit hineinnehmen in das Geschehen der Heiligen Nacht und spüren Sie dem Wunder aller Wunder nach.

In fall turned to winter in 1949, the residents of Shallmar, Maryland, were starving. The town's only business, the Wolf Den Coal Corp. had closed down, unemployment benefits had ended and few coal miners had cars to drive to other jobs. When children started fainting in school, Principal J. Paul Andrick realized the dire situation the town was in and set out to help. He worked to get the story of the town's troubles out and get help for the town's residents and succeeded beyond his wildest dreams just in time for Christmas.

25 Days of Anticipation is a mini Bible study that will enrich your Advent season—a daily selection of readings with two paragraphs of devotional thought and a question or two to ponder. You’ll enjoy looking at prophecies regarding the Messiah alongside passages documenting the fulfillment of those prophecies in Jesus Christ. So, grab your Bible and a cup of warm cocoa. Sit with us by the fire awhile and warm your heart! - ABOUT THE AUTHOR: In today’s fast-paced, self-focused world, it’s difficult to find quality biblical teaching, let alone teaching that simplifies profound truth ...

Christmas With Christ 2nd edition, is an organized account of the birth of Christ. As a pastor I always found it a little confusing to read the story in a chronological order. Some parts of his birth are in the book of Matthew and others are found in the book of Luke. Therefore, I set out to put the account of the birth of Christ in a straight forward manner. It's a Christmas tradition for many families to read about the birth of Christ on Christmas Day. I believe this book will help continue that tradition. I also explain how Jesus wasn't born on December 25. Today the world seems like a ...

Co-authors Wil Cantrell and Paul Seay want to talk about Jesus. In From: Heaven To: Earth, they don't whine or complain. While others might want to declare a war on Christmas, these co-authors come in peace. The mission of the church isn't to win a fight, but to embody Jesus' message more faithfully. From: Heaven To: Earth is a call to show grace and hospitality to non-believers, and it is also a call for Christians to take a hard look at their lives in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Every day there are reminders that things are not as they should be. We don't always know what to say ...

Update of United Methodist Bishop Sharma Lewis' best-selling Lenten study for 2021. Dates have been updated to correspond to each day during Lent, with a devotional for individual or group study. Thousands of individuals and hundreds of churches used Journey to Transformation as their guide during Lent 2020. Sharing her individual journey, Bishop Sharma Lewis (Virginia Conference, United Methodist Church) invites readers to observe Lent by introspection, repentance, forgiveness, renewal, prayer, fasting, and Biblical Study. A Journey to Transformation is divided into four sections: Lenten ...