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Christmas For The Heart
$16.99Christmas stirs countless longings in our hearts. Longings for a joyful, peaceful season. For merry moments with loved ones. For nostalgic moments and sweet memories. For meaningful moments of worship.
Simply put, we long for the beauty and wonder of Christmas. But so much interferes with that desire. Packed schedules, the urge to do everything Christmas, seasonal commercialism, and life situations all hinder these longings from becoming reality.
Cheryl Barker wants to help you change that with her new Advent devotional Christmas for the Heart. The quotes, reflections, original poetry, Scriptures, and special features in each chapter help you reclaim the beauty and wonder of the season. Her heartfelt words lead you to rejoice in the greatest gift ever given and inspire you to give the King of Kings the worship he’s due. The guided journaling makes this beautiful devotional book a perfect keepsake gift.
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And His Name Shall Be Called
$15.99Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Whether we hear it read aloud or sung by a massed choir, Isaiah 9:6 resonates with lifelong churchgoers, spiritual seekers, and even those dipping a toe into the things of God for the first time.
This Advent, step into the wonder of the season through the ancient words of the prophet Isaiah and the stirring music of Handel’s Messiah. In And His Name Shall Be Called, beloved pastor and scholar James Howell invites you to reflect deeply on the promise of God’s presence by exploring the four names given to the Christ child in Isaiah 9:6: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Each week of this devotional centers on one of these titles, with daily reflections that draw from scripture, theology, and music to explore the many ways God is with us — in the past, today, and in the future. Through Howell’s thoughtful insights and pastoral wisdom, you’ll discover how these names are not just ancient poetry but promises still unfolding in our world today.
With special ties to Handel’s Messiah, this devotional includes curated Spotify and Apple Music playlists to enrich your experience — helping you connect your spiritual reflections with the power of music in worship and contemplation.
Written by Rev. Dr. James Howell — senior pastor of one of the largest United Methodist congregations in the U.S. and author of the bestselling Unrevealed Until Its Season — this new Advent devotional will touch your heart and lead you to Christmas with joy and hope.
Whether you’re reading alone, with family, or as part of a small group, And His Name Shall Be Called will be a meaningful Advent companion, revealing surprises and great treasures to help you make sense of who God really is and what life with God is, and could be, like.
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Gift Of All Gifts
$18.99This sweet and simple picture book by bestselling author Melissa B. Kruger reminds young children that Jesus is the greatest Christmas gift of all.
I see you peeking,
Searching to find
Something that’s yours,
Something that shines.
What are you hoping for
Under the tree?
What are you dreaming
That present might be?Whether it’s toys, treats, building bricks, or board games, children look forward to unwrapping fun and exciting items from their Christmas wish list. The Gift of All Gifts helps children expand their understanding of a present, especially the greatest gift ever given–God’s son, Jesus Christ.
In rhyming stanzas, children will experience the Christmas story in a new and special way, as Melissa Kruger also clearly explains how kids can accept Jesus’s offer of salvation. This beautifully illustrated book makes a perfect stocking stuffer or a welcome addition to a family’s collection of classic Christmas reads.
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Christmas That Almost Wasnt
$18.99Celebrating Christmas in the dark and finding joy in the unexpected.
Aidan’s city is hit with an ice storm just days before Christmas, causing the electrical grid to go down. All their Christmas plans are ruined! One disappointment piles on another: Grandma and Grandpa cannot travel, the Christmas pageant is canceled, there are no Christmas lights, and it’s impossible to cook a Christmas dinner. But Aidan and his dad persevere to bring doughnuts and coffee to neighbors, and then they’re invited to a neighborhood Christmas potluck.
As Aidan’s mom tells the Christmas story, he realizes that the first Christmas was full of disappointment and unexpected community too. Suddenly Christmas feels special again as Aidan feels connected to the Bible story from long ago, to his grandparents far away, and to his neighbors and family nearby. God is here in the midst of it all.
Sometimes Christmas is not all we hope or expect it to be. The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t invites readers to ponder how sometimes, when things are taken away, it brings us closer to the heart of the holy mystery that still draws us into its warmth.
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All The Cozy Christmas Feels
$16.99All the Cozy Christmas Feels celebrates the joy of Christmas, offering humorous and poignant anecdotes along with tips on ways to enjoy the holiday and get into the spirit of the season by reaching out to others. Readers will find fun and creative ways to make the season bright for families, friends, and the less fortunate in chapters like “O Come All Ye Fruitcakes,” “Taking the Bah out of Humbug,” and “You’ll Go Down in His Story.” Includes fun stories, trivia, delicious recipes, and an extensive holiday movie guide to inspire and equip readers to celebrate the season in fun, creative ways.
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Everyday Prayers For Christmas
$14.99Do you ever feel like you don’t know what to pray at Christmastime? As the calendar turns from November to December, do you think, “There’s so much to do! How am I going to celebrate this important season with my family when I am already weary?”
Author Stacey Thacker takes you on a light-filled journey in this thirty-one-day devotional and reflective journal, Everyday Prayers for Christmas: The Light that Was and Is and Is to Come. She will walk you through Scriptures and offer prayers of hope written especially for your heart to ponder during this Christmas season.
You will:
*Experience the story of the Light of the World
*Discover where light dwells, there is hope
*Overcome the idea of quick holiday fixes
*Learn a practical way to pray the Word of God over yourself and your loved onesEach day of Everyday Prayers for Christmas features a verse of the day, a devotional, a prayer, extra verses for reflection, and a place to journal.
God wants something more for us than temporary holiday fixes and feel-good moments. Bask in the wonderous light of His Son this season.
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Christmas Wish For Little Dala Horse
$15.99Celebrate the spirit of Juletide in this charmingly illustrated Swedish Christmas story about a little Dala horse’s wish to discover the true reason for the festive season.
Little Dala Horse knows nothing of Juletide or of love–he’s just been newly carved as a Christmas gift. He’s eager to learn about the Saint Lucia girl with a crown of glowing candles, the festive star boys, and the cute pepparkakor children. Little Dala Horse jumps into a boy’s pocket and experiences the Saint Lucia pageant for the first time. At first Little Dala is shy and hides, but when a small gingerbread girl is scared to go on stage for her dance, Little Dala finds courage to help her overcome her fear.
Along with the sweet seasonal story of the holiday tradition, this children’s picture book also features:
*Tiny tomten (Scandinavian gnomes) hidden in the cozy, warm illustrations like an I Spy game for young readers
*Common Swedish words and definitions for an educational element
*The origin story of the iconic Swedish Dala Horse and the Saint Lucia Day celebration
Written by a Swedish author, this delightful yuletide tale about a newly carved Dala horse’s quest to discover the heart of what makes Christmas so special will become a heartwarming family keepsake for years to come.
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1 Were Waiting For
$22.99Create meaningful Advent memories with the whole family using this gorgeous illustrated 25-day devotional.
The whole Bible whispers about a coming King. Every book before His arrival gives hints about what He might be like, and during Advent, families around the world gather to wait and prepare for the celebration of His birth. The One We’re Waiting For is a 25-day family experience that will help kids from one to ninety-two anticipate and celebrate Christmas.
This book includes:*Daily Bible stories, taking families through the arc of the Old Testament
*Gorgeous illustrations by Aedan and Natalie Peterson
*Suggested songs for family worship
*Reflection questions to start meaningful conversations
*And cut-out ornaments to decorate your tree every day leading up to Christmas?Each day, families can read a story, discuss how they see Jesus in Old Testament narratives, sing songs together, and place an illustrated ornament on the tree so that every day of December leading up to Christmas is filled with eager anticipation for the King–the one we waited for.
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Art Of Living In Advent
$12.99Nurture a Heart that Waits with Joyful, Expectant Faith
Step into the Advent season with The Art of Living in Advent, a beautifully crafted daily devotional by Sylvie Vanhoozer, who blends Scripture, history, art, and reflection to enrich your spiritual preparation for Christmas. Centered around the traditional French santons, or “little saints,” this book invites you to imagine Christ’s presence in your daily life-right where you are. Through thoughtful devotions, original artwork, and prompts for prayer and reflection, this devotional offers a creative and meaningful way to deepen your faith this Advent.
With her exquisite illustrations and daily devotions, Vanhoozer encourages readers to recognize themselves as part of the nativity, welcoming Christ into the everyday. This Advent, discover how to nurture a heart that watches and waits with joyful, expectant faith. This devotional offers a pathway to quiet reflection, spiritual growth, and attentiveness to Christ.
Key Features:
*Creative Engagements: Scripture, prayers, reflection prompts, and daily activities designed to inspire.
*Aesthetic Beauty: Original botanical artwork by the author and illustrations of Provenal santons.
*Rich Tradition: Explore the story behind French santons and their connection to faith in the everyday.
*Daily Devotions: Each day includes a passage, devotional content, and practical applications focused on Christ’s presence.
Begin Your Advent Journey
Discover a new way to welcome Christ this season by ordering your copy of The Art of Living in Advent today. Each day of Advent, take a step toward becoming a person who knows how to watch and wait joyfully with expectant faith in Christ’s presence and activity in your own person and place.
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Praying With Saint Nicholas
$18.99Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year–but how much do you know about the real story behind Saint Nicholas?
We love Christmas. Not only because of the carefully wrapped presents and the twinkling lights, the loving family, the holiday parties, the singing. We love Christmas because we’re hungry for miracles.
For Christmas this year, discover the history as well as the origins of the myths and the legends of Saint Nicholas–a man who was hungry for miracles too. Nicholas made children feel seen, and he let them know they were loved. He paid attention to the people around him and asked how he could help. If they needed money, or a protector, or a prayer, Nicholas provided it for them as a servant of God. He showed them the miraculous love of the Father.
In Praying with Saint Nicholas, you’ll find twenty-five devotions with readings sharing a glimpse into Nicholas’s life and prayers for insights that will bring us more deeply into the Advent season and help us be transformed to see the world through God’s eyes, just as Nicholas worked to do. Prayers include:
*A Prayer for Light in Times of Darkness
*A Prayer for the Children of the World
*A Prayer to Be a Blessing
*A Prayer for God’s Presence
*A Prayer for Peace on Earth and Goodwill Toward All PeopleMay the Lord bring us more people like Nicholas. May God teach us to be those people.
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Jesus Listens For Christmas
$19.99Reflect on the meaning of Jesus’ birth this Advent with Sarah Young’s Jesus Listens for Christmas: 25 Prayers and Devotions for Kids. Your family will journey into the heart of the nativity story with Scripture verses, prayers, reflections, and simple activities as you anticipate and celebrate the Savior’s coming.
This keepsake devotional is ideal for:
*reminding preschool and elementary aged kids to focus on the anticipation of Christ’s birth;
*providing a moment of comfort, calm, and peace during a busy season; and
*cultivating a tradition of Advent prayers and devotions as a family.This full-color, large-format book includes:
*prayers and reflections based on the Christmas story and prophecies of Jesus’ coming;
*Bible verses and suggestions for further Advent Scripture reading;
quick and simple activities that will help kids understand and remember what Jesus’ birth means for them;*heartwarming, wintry illustrations; and
*a gorgeous, deluxe cover and presentation page.
Bring your family together to spend time with Jesus as you move closer to the blessed day when the Savior was born.
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1st Christmas : The Bible’s Nativity Story
$17.99Keep Jesus in the center of your family’s Christmas and Advent celebrations with this beautiful nativity storybook from N.T. Wright, one of the world’s most loved and trusted Bible scholars.
With the big-picture approach that readers worldwide have learned to trust, N.T. Wright weaves together the biblical accounts of Jesus’ birth into a thoughtful, hope-filled telling of the first Christmas, from Gabriel’s announcement to the family’s return from Egypt.
The First Christmas features:
*a faithful telling of the nativity story;
*gorgeous painted art from award-winning illustrator Helena Perez Garcia;
*a resource page showing how Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in baby Jesus’ coming; and
*a deluxe book with a presentation page.
A beautiful keepsake gift for children and adults alike, The First Christmas celebrates Christ’s birth with authenticity, beauty, and joy.
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Anne Neilsons Christmas Angels
$19.99Embrace wonder and focus your heart amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
Are you longing for the peace, hope, love, and joy that surrounds the holiday season? Anne Neilson’s Christmas Angels invites you to calm and reflect on the wonder of the Savior’s birth along with the angels who brought the good news to the shepherds that first Christmas.
Bestselling author and fine artist Anne Neilson beautifully captures the angels’ essence in this devotional designed especially for Advent. Gorgeous, original art showcases Anne’s timeless angels, which are accompanied by daily devotions, that will guide you into the sacred beauty of the Christmas season.
This stunning and inspirational book:
*Weaves all-new art from Anne with Bible verses, poetry, prayers, and personal reflections
*Offers devotions for each day of Advent, organized weekly in the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace
*Makes a perfect hostess gift for holiday parties, Christmas gift for fans of Anne’s art and previous books, or self-purchase to include as part of your own Christmas traditions
In these 28 entries focused on Advent, Anne reflects on the angels’ special role in the Christmas story through devotions and stories that will bring your heart closer to the reason for our hope–a baby born in a manger. Let Anne Neilson’s Christmas Angels prepare your heart for the Savior who is the best gift we could ever offer or receive.
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On A Midnight Clear
$66.65Can they find a place to put their hearts and hope this Christmas?
Beloved authors Tracie Peterson, Misty M. Beller, and Karen Witemeyer come together with this festive novella collection inspired by the Nativity story and filled with faith, promise, and romance.
The Shepherd’s Heart by Tracie Peterson
On the frontier, widowed sheep rancher Vincent Duran seeks a mother for his two children. Angel Lewis agrees to marry him despite believing Vincent will never truly love her, but as they work together during a fierce winter storm, will their broken hearts finally find peace, joy, and love??
No Room at the Inn by Misty M. Beller
When Noah Bentwood and his charge are snowed in while traveling through the Rocky Mountains, he must stay in a barn since the stage inn has no vacant rooms. Then innkeeper Hope Palmer’s family heirloom disappears, and she and Noah work together to find it before Christmas. While the snowfall holds them captive, will unexpected feelings bloom?
A Star in the West by Karen Witemeyer
Friendly correspondence with Stella Barrington evolves into something more when Harvard mathematics professor Frank Stentz arrives in Waco, Texas. As the two experiment with extending their relationship beyond letters, an impossible dilemma arises between love and logic. Will her wise man be able to calculate a way for them to be together?
Rediscover the joy of Christmas with these faith-based historical romances from bestselling authors featuring sweet Western frontier stories with themes of marriage of convenience, forced proximity, and friends-to-more.
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Christmas House : An Amish Christmas Novella
$17.99Beverly Lewis, the number-one bestselling author of Amish fiction, delivers a delightful Christmas novella of faith, romance, and heartwarming holiday traditions.
With the holidays approaching, Liz Lantz is dedicated to using her Hickory Hollow buggy tour business to share God’s love with the Englisher tourists who visit her Lancaster County community. But when her father and brother are called away for a while, Dat finds a young Amishman to assist her on the tours in her brother’s place, much to Liz’s dismay. Regardless, the popularity of her Christmas House Buggy Tour means she could use the help, so as the countdown to Christmas begins, she works alongside Matthew Yoder, who quickly takes a genuine interest in the tour customers–and Liz.
As an Englisher family in Hickory Hollow expresses their festive spirit with a lavishly decorated house for the second year running, Liz’s Amish community becomes increasingly concerned about attracting unwanted traffic and attention, and Liz wonders if there is any way to bridge the gap to help the new neighbors feel welcome. At the same time, she grapples with her growing feelings for Matt, whose position with her is only temporary. Can she find a way to bring harmony to Hickory Hollow in time for Christmas?
Beverly Lewis’s homespun Amish romance will draw in readers who love family, small towns, and Christmas festivities. This charming holiday novella brings cheer and faith for the winter season.
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Advent Tree : Meeting Jesus In God’s Big Story
$17.00Jesus may have been born to an obscure young couple in a backwater town, but his family tree told a greater story.
Jesus was born into the rich legacy and sacred history of the Jewish people, with lineage said to go back to King David and rooted in the whole history of the Hebrew Bible. This Advent, find out how this little baby we worship became the savior that he was and discover your place with Jesus in the big story of God and God’s people.
Inspired by the centuries-old Jesse Tree tradition, pastor Kara Eidson presents forty Scriptures from across the Bible to explore how Jesus, his family, and followers were shaped by all that had come before him–the epic story of God and God’s people–and how we, too, are part of God’s story as followers of Christ today. Enhanced by daily illustrations symbolizing each Scripture, this Advent devotional guides readers from ancient stories and prophecies to the manger and beyond to deepen faith and grow in appreciation of Jesus as Messiah.
Daily readings for Advent through Epiphany are organized into weekly themes for congregational use. Family devotions and worship resources make The Advent Tree useful in settings from home to classroom to pulpit, while downloadable versions of the daily illustrations offer a creative outlet for contemplative coloring or decorating a tree.
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Waiting For Jesus
$18.00Through this 25-day Advent devotional, enjoy daily readings that help you slow down, savor the season, and deepen your relationship with Jesus–from the bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life.
The holidays often feel like a marathon, as we dash from one event, errand, or party to another. In the busyness, it’s easy to neglect what really matters: reflecting on the glory of Jesus. We want to pray more–to spend time with God–but the tyranny of the urgent leaves us distracted and depleted.
In this twenty-five-day devotional, pastor and author Rich Villodas guides you through reflections, prayers, and prompts to help you slow down, connect with God, and rediscover peace this Advent season. Each day offers space for personal reflection, preparing your heart for Jesus’s arrival and culminating in a final devotional on Christmas Day. Amid the noise of the season, these biblical truths invite you into the joy and peace Christ brings. Let this be a time of holy longing and heartfelt rejoicing as you welcome him anew.
Each day in this devotional features a short reflection from Rich, followed by a four-fold rhythm:
*Silence and prayer Pause for a few moments. Take a breath. Rest.
*Scripture Read a short passage about the wonder of Jesus.
*Quotes Read short, inspiring thoughts from Christians through the ages.
*Self-reflection Bring your full self to God and enjoy his presence.As you journey with Rich Villodas through Advent, reclaim joy and wonder as you behold the wondrous love of God.
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Case For Christmas (Revised)
$4.99Who was in the manger that first Christmas morning? And how can we know for sure?
In this completely revised and updated edition of The Case for Christmas–reflecting the latest scholarship and research–award-winning legal journalist Lee Strobel weighs the evidence to distinguish myth from truth about what happened in Bethlehem.
What can we know about the events of Christmas morning? And, most importantly, who was born that day? Some say the newborn baby would become a great moral leader. Others, a social critic. Still others view Jesus as a profound philosopher, a rabbi, a feminist, a prophet, and more. Many are convinced he was the divine Son of God. But who was he really–and how can we know for sure?
Evaluating and organizing the biblical, historical, and textual evidence, Strobel searches out the true identity of the child in the manger, analyzing:
*The latest, most up-to-date scholarship and research
*The historical reliability of the accounts of Jesus’s birth
*The evidence for the virgin birth
*The array of Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by the birth of Jesus
*The most common questions about the story of ChristmasJoin Strobel as he invites us to push past the distractions of the holiday season and come into the presence of the baby who was born to change us and rewrite our eternal destination: the greatest gift of all.
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Classic Christmas : A Collection Of Timeless Stories And Poems
$16.99This beautiful, giftable Christmas collection features 15 old-fashioned works from classic authors who invite you to a feast of holiday nostalgia.
A Classic Christmas includes stories from Louisa May Alcott, L. M. Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Charles Dickens (A Christmas Carol, the world-renowned holiday favorite). The volume also includes poems from Clement Clarke Moore, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Christina Rossetti, Margaret Deland, Libbie C. Baer, and Anna de Bremont. This collection is a timeless reminder that the heart of the holiday never changes.
*Affordable and giftable size
*Presentation page for writing a meaningful message for gifting
*Perfect as a stocking stuffer, white-elephant gift, or host gift
*Filled with hopeful and encouraging Christmas stories and poems
*Makes a lovely keepsake companion to A Vintage Christmas and A Timeless ChristmasFilled with stories that have been part of the Christmas season for generations, A Classic Christmas is a unique collection of Christmas tales, reflections, and poems from beloved authors across the centuries and makes the perfect gift for any reader in your life.
*Revisit the most beloved Christmas story of all time, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens.
*Delight in the wonder, joy, and humor of Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
*Discover the magical story of a tree whose secret thoughts come to life during the holidays in Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Fir Tree.”
*Share with your family the beauty and warmth of the Yuletide season with poetry from Paul Laurence Dunbar, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and many others.
This beautiful treasury will take you back to firesides, simple gifts, and cozy family moments of Christmases past as you cherish the timeless truths and joys of the season.
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Birth Of The Chosen One
$18.00A Classic Holiday Picture Book from the Pages of the Bestselling First Nations Version!
Adopted from the Gospel of Luke, The Birth of the Chosen One is a unique retelling of the birth of Jesus told in the tradition of native oral storytellers.
Featuring stunning Native American art, The Birth of the Chosen One is a powerful picture book that illuminates the Christmas story in a fresh and new way.
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Seasons Greeting : Christmas Letters From Those Who Were There
$14.99Imagine opening your mailbox to find a bundle of Christmas letters addressed to you from long-ago Bible characters who were there for the birth of Jesus. Mary. Joseph. The innkeeper. A shepherd. The midwife. King Herod. The Magi. How do each of these writers remember the unfolding story? What did they know? When did they know it? How did it change them?
In Season’s Greetings, twelve vividly imagined letters from “those who were there” speak to the many meanings of Christmas. Awe. Wonder. Disruption. Scandal. Hope. Collected together, the letters invite you-the reader-to add your voice to the conversation, to put Christmas into your own words.
Scripture texts, companion prayers, reflection questions and journaling prompts accompanying each letter lend themselves to individual or group study.
Whether you love Christmas or dread it, whether you are a believer or a skeptic, the letters in Season’s Greetings will speak to you. This Advent devotional delivers straight talk with honesty, intellectual rigor and a touch of humor, allowing you to hear with new ears the old, old story that changed-and is changing-the world.
Season’s Greetings also includes an Afterword for Clergy and Church Leaders offering creative ideas for using the book in various ministry contexts, as well as a Small Group Leader’s Guide.
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Incredible Christmas Dream
$19.99Young readers will learn an important lesson about the meaning of Christmas in this fun holiday fable featuring the everyday adventures of the Evans family.
The Evans children–Bunny, J2, Kam, Kelsey, and Kylar–can’t wait to run downstairs and start counting Christmas gifts. But no sooner does Christmas Eve begin than the kids start complaining and the holiday cookies get ruined. Christmas is definitely not off to a good start this year.
As the children fall fast asleep, some of them share a dream that helps them reclaim their Christmas spirit and remember the true reason for the season.
Based on the Stories from the Storyteller animated series, The Incredible Christmas Dream will remind your children about the blessing and joy of giving and help your family celebrate Jesus, the greatest gift ever given.
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Salvation Has Come
$12.99Does the Christmas season feel rushed and chaotic? Have you ever gotten to the end of Christmas Day, exhausted and wondering, how do I make this more meaningful for my walk with Christ? For my family?
In a season celebrating peace and joy, December is often anything but peaceful and joyful. After seeing a challenge online, Pastor Gregg Matte read one chapter of the Gospel of Luke each day of December, recording his reflections in a devotional.
Spending time in the entire story of Jesus–from birth to death, to resurrection and ascension–centers us on the true reason for the season. We serve a Savior who was born and a Savior who is risen! Our celebration at the manger flows from our celebration at the cross.
This set of twenty-five devotionals seeks to center us on the beauty of the full story of the Gospel of Luke with a reflection for each day in December leading up to Christmas. By Christmas Day, just maybe, you will have a renewed sense of joy and peace as you center your heart on Who and why we celebrate Christmas.
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Vintage Christmas : A Collection Of Classic Stories And Poems
$16.99This beautiful, giftable Christmas collection features 23 old-fashioned works from classic authors who invite you to a feast of holiday nostalgia.
A Vintage Christmas includes stories from Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, Ralph Henry Barbour, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mark Twain, L. M. Montgomery, and William Dean Howells, as well as poems from Eliza Cook, Christina Rossetti, William Makepeace Thackeray, Joyce Kilmer, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. This collection is a timeless reminder that the heart of the holiday never changes.
*Affordable and giftable size.
*Presentation page for writing a meaningful message for gifting.
*Perfect as a stocking stuffer, white-elephant gift, or host gift.
*Filled with hopeful and encouraging Christmas stories.
*Makes a lovely keepsake companion to A Classic Christmas and A Timeless Christmas.Filled with stories that have been part of the Christmas season for generations, A Vintage Christmas is a unique collection of Christmas tales, reflections, and poems from beloved authors across the centuries and makes the perfect gift for any reader in your life.
*Discover a charming story from L. M. Montgomery about love and sacrifice in a modest log house.
*See Christmas through the eyes of a child in a New England colonial village with Harriet Beecher Stowe.
*Remember the reason Christ came to earth in the poetry of Anne Bront.
*Share with your family the delightful letter Mark Twain wrote as Santa Claus to his three-year-old daughter.
This beautiful treasury will take you back to firesides, simple gifts, and cozy family moments of Christmases past as you cherish the timeless truths and joys of the season.
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Heavens Light Breaking
$19.96Prepare your heart for Christmas with Heaven’s Light Breaking a beautiful, giftable 25-day Advent devotional from beloved pastor and bestselling author Greg Laurie.
This Christmas, take time each day to slow down and focus on the joy of the season. In Heaven’s Light Breaking: A 25 Day Advent Devotional, best-selling author and pastor Greg Laurie shares wisdom, Scripture, and prayers designed to help you connect with God and find hope and peace amid the holiday rush.
From the miracle of the virgin birth to the visit from the magi, Heaven’s Light Breaking offers a fresh perspective on the most treasured days of the year. Each of Laurie’s warm and engaging readings will uplift your spirit, inspire your thinking, and encourage you to savor the special nature of the Christmas season.
Whether you read each day’s devotional entry alone or with your loved ones, let the warmth and love of God’s presence fill your heart and soul as you mindfully celebrate Christ’s wondrous birth this advent.
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Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Activity Book
$16.99This is your guide to a complete and creative celebration of the holiday season, filled with crafts, games, recipes, songs, and activities for every day of Advent. The Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Activity Book highlights the significance of the Nativity and meaning of God’s most precious gift.
The Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Activity Book is a journey through the Bible stories in both the Old and New Testaments that lead to Christmas. It includes:
*24 days of crafts along with songs, recipes, and activities to celebrate Advent, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and color photos
*Variations on the activities to make them appropriate and accessible for all ages and families
*A perforated insert with punch-out Jesse Tree ornaments that correspond with the stories of Advent
*A heartfelt letter and reflection from New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones
*All supplies needed are commonly found around the house or easy to obtain.
This Christmas, start new holiday traditions with your family with The Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Activity Book, based on the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, with over 6 million copies sold.
Other titles by Sally Lloyd-Jones include: The Jesus Storybook Bible, The Jesus Storybook Bible Christmas Collection, and Song of the Stars.
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Christmas Devotional
$18.31A Christmas Devotional
A Christmas Devotional is like strolling through the month of December wrapped in all the beauty and splendor of the Christmas season. No other time of year is packed as full with excited eagerness and expectation than the month leading up to the Christ Child’s birth!
Like none other, this devotional presents God’s greatest Gift in a daily joyfulness that includes:
Scriptures from the Bible, God’s personal Love Letter to you.Personal and inspirational insights and foresights to ponder-as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to you. Prayers to Lord Jesus who chose to enter the world as a Babe. Reflective responses to His presence in your daily life.
Each of the 25 days leading to His birth day is filled with an intimate “you are there” perspective as you embrace the scenes and feelings and interactions between you and the Holy One. As the day approaches and life unfolds in the miraculous, you are privy to how each manifestation of Father God’s love becomes a pure and absolute reality.
A Christmas Devotional is perfect as a gift for family, friends, Sunday school teachers, a neighbor, and of course for yourself-a treasure to reread year after year as you reach out and touch the greatest Gift of all-the Lord Christ Jesus.
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Radiant Birth : Advent Readings For A Bright Season
$18.00The 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. We enter slowly so that the familiar can astonish us and become wondrous once again.
Jesus is born in Bethlehem. But not only there. He is also born in us, that we might bear his presence and impart his goodness to the world.
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Gods Big Promises Christmas Sticker And Activity Book
$7.99Using vibrant illustrations and simple, faithful teaching from God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook, this activity book features over 60 stickers and 16 pages of puzzles, games, and other activities.
It will provide hours of fun for your family, bringing the Christmas story to life for young children.
Youngsters will enjoy the angel visiting Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus, and the visits of the shepherds and the magi.
Perfect for kids aged 3-7.
Written by Carl Laferton, author of The Garden, The Curtain and The Cross and God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook.
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All Is Calm All Is Bright
$17.99All is Calm, All is Bright focuses on the Prince of Peace and celebrates the Light of the World
Short devotionals beginning on December 1 take you from the Old Testament longing for the Messiah through the fulfillment of God’s promise in the story of Jesus’ birth found in the gospels.
Along the way, a day here and there spotlights traditions, songs of the season, and even Christmas movies.
Each day’s reading brings you one step nearer the heart of Christmas:
*Immanuel, God with us.
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Kregels Christmas Treasury Of Illustrated Bible Stories
$17.99Scripture with classic artwork for a keepsake families will read every Christmas
Like Kregel’s Treasury of Illustrated Bible Stories, this new volume combines actual Scripture with stunning, high-quality traditional artwork, here bringing the timeless Christmas story to life in a presentation that will delight young and old.
Matt Lockhart gathers classic illustrations to illuminate eighteen passages surrounding the advent of the birth of Christ, including the meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, the revelation to the shepherds, Simeon in the temple, and much more.
A beautifully illustrated book, this treasury also includes an Advent Bible reading plan, ideas for celebrating the season, and an invitation for children to receive God’s gift of Jesus.
This beautiful keepsake is the perfect present for Christmas and for generations to come.
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Quilt For Christmas
$21.23Christmas should be celebrated with family. But for Vera Swanson, that’s not an option this year. Widowed and recently relocated, she is lonely in her condo-for-one–until little Fiona Albright knocks on her door needing help. With her mother seriously ill and her father out of town, Fiona enlists Vera’s help, and when she finds out her new neighbor is a quilter, she has a special request–a Christmas quilt for Mama.
Vera will have to get a ragtag group of women together in order to fulfill the request. Between free-spirited artist Tasha, chatty empty nester Beverly, retired therapist Eleanor, and herself, Vera has hopes that Christmas for the Albright family will be merry, after all–and she may find herself a new family of friends along the way.
Bestselling and award-winning author Melody Carlson invites you to cuddle up this holiday season with this cozy story of giving, forgiving, and a little bit of romance.
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Gift Of Jesus
$17.99This Christmas, discover the gift of Jesus and what He means for your life. What if, in accepting this most precious gift, you are met with His grace and mercy and His peaceful presence? In the midst of chaotic holiday preparations, The Gift of Jesus will remind you that Christmas is a season of joy and renewal.
In The Gift of Jesus, beloved pastor and teacher Dr. Charles Stanley takes a deeply personal and inspiring look at how God gave us Himself through the birth of Christ. When He sent Jesus, He closed the separation between us, showing Himself to be intimately involved in every detail that concerns us. This book will usher you into Jesus’ presence, reveal His compassionate heart, and help you treasure the best parts of the Advent season. In this book of Christmas meditations, you will:
*See the Christmas story and God’s precious gift for you with fresh eyes
*Find the calm in the chaos
*Carve out time for reflection, prayer, and Scripture readings
*Know that Jesus is walking with you, whatever you’re facing this Christmas seasonIf you’re searching for comfort and direction or if you’d like to embrace together with your loved ones the significance of Christ’s birth, come worship the One who gave everything to walk with you each step of the way.
Each entry in The Gift of Jesus includes:
*A thoughtful meditation to illuminate the story of Christ’s birth
*Guided journaling questions with room to write your thoughts
*A Gift for Today statement to inspire you throughout the day
*Lyrics to a beautiful seasonal hymnThis Christmas season, reflect on the gift of Jesus and all He wants to be in your life.
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All Creation Waits Gift Edition
$24.00A special gift edition of the bestselling book for Advent that reveals the wisdom and wonder of animals in the natural world
In twenty-five portraits depicting how wild animals of the northern hemisphere ingeniously adapt when darkness and cold descend, we see and hear as if for the first time the ancient wisdom of Advent: The dark is not an end but the way a new beginning comes. Short, daily reflections capture in vivid detail the intricate and astonishing ways that familiar animals, from the honeybee to the porcupine, prepare for winter. Each day’s reading is paired with a charming original woodcut illustration. Anyone who feels tired of the consumer hype of “the holiday season” will be refreshed and awakened to the eternal truth the natural world reveals.
This special gift edition:
*Includes a new introduction, with suggestions for how the book can be used during Advent
*Features inspirational thoughts from men and women through the ages – scientists, poets, and philosophers – who have found God through the beauty of creation
*Includes an Afterword, bringing readers up to date on what has happened since All Creation
*Waits was first published
*Invites quiet reflection during an often-chaotic holiday season
*Prompts meaningful conversations between children and adults, church groups, book clubs, creation care classes, and much more
Written with quiet passion and backed by extensive research, All Creation Waits has captured the minds and hearts of thousands of readers of all ages, from children to adults. Gayle Boss invites us to realize that God can be known in all creatures, and that paying attention to these creatures makes us more fully human, more fully ourselves.
“The practice of Advent has always been about helping us to grasp the mystery of a new beginning out of what looks like death. Other-than-human creatures–sprung, like us, from the Source of Life–manifest this mystery without question or doubt. The more I’m with animals and the more I learn about them, the more I know they can be more than our companions on this planet. They can be our guides. They can be to us ‘a book about God…a word of God, ‘ the God who comes, even in the darkest season, to bring us a new beginning.” –from All Creation Waits
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Cat In The Christmas Tree
$18.82Christmas is a time for joy, wonder, and a little bit of mischief. Does any creature manifest these attitudes better than a cat? Their fascination with all those breakable ornaments on the tree and their appreciation of a cozy spot to nap seem made for the season. The way they alternate between calm and crazy echoes the way we all feel at Christmas, doesn’t it? And that’s just what you get with The Cat in the Christmas Tree.
This collection of true, feel-good holiday stories by various writers celebrates the gift of cats and delivers all the warm fuzzies you could desire. It’s the perfect companion for those magical Christmas evenings in front of the fireplace with your favorite feline. It also makes the purrfect gift for cat-loving friends.
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Art Of Christmas
$18.99A star, a stable, angels, shepherds, kings and, at the heart of it all, a mother and her baby. . .
Jane Williams’ meditations on the birth of Jesus take you deep into the story of the original Christmas, as depicted in some of the world’s greatest paintings.
These profoundly perceptive reflections on the different ways in which artists have imagined the nativity will deepen and refresh your appreciation of the real meaning of Christmas, and the message of love, joy, and peace that it speaks to all the world.
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Sounding Joy
$12.99What does joy sound like?
Does it sound like falling snow, or a kiss on your cheek? Award-winning recording artist Ellie Holcomb explores this question through a delightful collection of Christmastime scenes, leading up to the discovery that joy sounds like the angels singing that Jesus had been born.
Ellie will be releasing children’s music as a companion to this board book. Her sweet and lovely celebration of Christmas encourages each reader, young and old, to lift up their voice and repeat sounding joy!
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Saint Nicholas The Giftgiver
$18.99At Christmas time, we think a lot about presents, but have you ever wondered why we give gifts? Learn about the life of Saint Nicholas, and learn why he became known as one of the greatest giftgivers of all time. Told in a fun rhyme, this colorfully illustrated children’s book also includes tools to help parents engage in conversation about the content.
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52 Little Lessons From Its A Wonderful Life
$19.99Gold Medallion Award-winner Bob Welch gleans 52 nuggets of Bible-based wisdom from one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life.
Revisit the defining lessons in Frank Capra’s 1946 classic and discover new dimensions of the film you’ve seen time and again. Lessons Include:
*Underdogs Matter
*Self-Pity Skews Our Vision
*Life’s Greatest Adventures Are About People, Not Places or Things
*You Can’t Run Away from Your Problems
*It’s in Helping Others That We Help Ourselves
*God’s Greatest Gift Is LifeJoin author Bob Welch for a close-up of the characters and themes that shape this beautiful story. You’ll be reminded that life’s most important work is often the work we never planned to do and that God can use the most unlikely among us to get the job done. From the lightheartedness of George and Mary’s floor-parting dance in the school gym to the poignancy of a community that rallies to save a desperate man, 52 Little Lessons from It’s a Wonderful Life will inspire you to live for the deeper stuff that, as George Bailey finds, matters most.
Now with Questions for Reflection at the end of each lesson.
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Amish Christmas Wedding
$15.99From bestselling authors of Amish fiction come four delightful stories perfect for celebrating love, joy, and the everyday miracles Christmas brings.
Evergreen Love by Amy Clipston
Ryan Lapp had promised to marry Lorene Bontrager as soon as he was able to build them a house, but the day never came. Ryan moved away. Five years later, Lorene has settled in to her old maid role, and she’s shocked when her younger sister announces her quick engagement to Ryan’s younger brother. As they rush to plan the wedding, Lorene is constantly around the family she almost joined. Worse, she’s forced to face Ryan himself, who has returned to town. As both Ryan and Lorene examine their own feelings, they must decide if they can find grace with each other-and the young people they once were-this Christmas season. There just might still be love in their future.
Wreathed in Joy by Kathleen Fuller
Mary Wengerd and Jakob Mullet have been best friends since childhood. Pressured by friends and family, they decided to date-with disastrous results. When they break up, their friendship is ruined. A year later, Mary is baking her Englisch friend’s wedding and groom cakes for a Christmas Eve wedding. Mary loves the Christmas season, and had always dreamed of marrying during that time. Now she wonders if she’ll ever marry. After she and Jakob form a tenuous new friendship, Mary breaks her arm. As he steps in to help her with the cakes, Mary is inexplicably and suddenly falling for him. But they’ve already dated, and that ended so horribly. Could it be better this time?
Holiday of Hope by Kelly Irvin
Henry Lufkin is one of four bachelors who lived in the West Kootenai, Montana, cabins that were destroyed by wildfires. He’s the only one of them who hasn’t since married, but he likes his solitude. Then an old friend asks him to care for his son, and Henry has to share his small cabin and his life with bewildered and rebellious ten-year-old Tommy. When the child encounters trouble at school, Henry reaches out to Tommy’s teacher. Leesa Yoder never expected to find herself single and teaching sixteen young scholars, and she certainly didn’t anticipate an inexperienced bachelor telling her how to do her job. Amid the flying sparks, can Henry and Leesa see that there might be hope and love in this unexpected situation?
A Christmas Prayer by Vannetta Chapman
Widower Micah Miller runs the Amish Tour Company, offering Englischers a glimpse of a simpler life as well as tea
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Road To Hallelujah
$17.95Does the activity and busy calendar of the Christmas season wear you out? Are you always looking for a way to slow down when everyone around you seems to be speeding up? Do you long for the “old days” when faith and family seemed more important than finding that perfect “something” for people you barely know?
The writing team of The Immediate Word has come together to offer a respite from the frenzy of a busy season; to invite you to take some time to ponder the Gift of God to the people of the earth. This daily devotional for the seasons of Advent and Christmas will help to deepen your faith during a period that has become filled with frenetic activity and distractions in our contemporary world. Explore scripture during the season of Advent with the TIW team. Take time each day during this busy holiday season to slow down – becoming closer to God and his son, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Calling For Christmas
$19.99Are your holidays too hectic? Take a few minutes to savor the season with this beautiful Christmas edition of Jesus Calling(R)devotions, a perfect gift that includes 50 short selections along with festive and breathtaking imagery.
Jesus Calling(R) for Christmas is a compilation of 50 seasonally appropriate devotions from Sarah Young’s bestselling brand. In addition to the heartwarming devotions, enjoy the Christmas story from the Bible, Old Testament prophecies about the birth of Jesus, and exquisite images.
Whether a self-purchase to enhance your observation of Advent and the birth of the Christ child or a natural gift for friends and loved ones, Jesus Calling(R) for Christmas will prove an annual treasure for celebrating the season.
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Home By Another Way
$18.00This enchanting Christmas story follows the three wise men on their world-changing journey to Bethlehem.
It captures the power of one very special star and gives readers a new perspective on the three wise men and their encounters with King Herod, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. This book features breathtaking artwork and is perfect for gift-giving.
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Wonder Of The Greatest Gift
$34.99Based on her bestseller Unwrapping the Greatest Gift, Ann Voskamp expands her presentation of the timeless Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree with this beautiful keepsake book that can be handed down and enjoyed for generations. Each December, families can celebrate the coming of Jesus by opening the book to see a stunning 13-inch, three-dimensional Jesse Tree pop up from the page. At its foot are 25 doors, one for each day of Advent, which hide meaningful, beautifully detailed ornaments-including the Christmas star-that are ready to be hung on the tree. Also inside is a simple devotional book with a reading for each ornament. Create precious holiday memories with The Wonder of the Greatest Gift pop-up book and recapture the sacredness of the Advent season as you celebrate the epic pageantry of the coming of the Messiah.
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Christmas Note (DVD)
$14.99Gretchen returns to her hometown with son Ethan and meets her new neighbor Melissa under unusual circuntances. Melissa’s mother has passed away, and the two form a reluctant friendship when Melissa discovers she has a sibling she never knew about. Through their detective work, Gretchen and Melissa grow closer and uncover a huge surprise that will change everything. Starring Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos). Closed-captioned.
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Beginners Bible The Very First Christmas
$3.99Sized just right for Christmas stockings—and priced to share! Introduce 3- to 8-year-old readers to the wondrous events that led up to Jesus’ birth, and his miraculous arrival. They’ll love this colorful, whimsically illustrated account of the angels’ announcement, the shepherds in the fields, the baby in the manger, and more. 32 pages, softcover from Zonderkidz.
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Pequeno Tim Y El Fantasma De E – (Spanish)
$12.95Beneath Another Sky Books
SI! Para comenzar… el viejo Scrooge estA MUERTO.
En la secuela del clAsico adorado de Charles Dickens, Un Villancico NavideNo, Ebenezer Scrooge fallece repentinamente justo siete dIas antes de Navidad. PequeNo Tim, ahora un joven caballero, quien perdiO a su amada Becky, debe luchar contra los demonios de la rabia y de la pErdida de la fe con el reciente fallecimiento de su mejor amigo y benefactor. PodrA leer como el fantasma de Scrooge regresa para aparecer ante Tim en una maravillosa manera de revelar lo que es la fe verdadera… y el verdadero significado de la Navidad!
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Faithful : Christmas Through The Eyes Of Joseph
$19.99From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph’s place in the nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains valuable lessons for all of us. Join Adam Hamilton as he examines Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. Absent from much of the biblical narrative, Joseph never spoke a word, but his courageous actions were crucial to the birth of Christ and God’s salvation plan for humanity. As you read this book, you will understand how Joseph’s story is much like our own. In life, we encounter circumstances that we would never have chosen for ourselves. At times it can be tempting just to walk away. Joseph provides us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don’t understand and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides. Exchange your doubt for courage this Advent and Christmas season. Learn to accept and glorify God’s will even when circumstances make it difficult to do so. Additional components for a four-week adult study include a comprehensive Leader Guide and a DVD featuring author and pastor Adam Hamilton. Chapter topics include: A Carpenter Named Joseph Engaged to a Virgin Named Mary A Dreamer of Dreams The Journey to Bethlehem The Birth of Joseph’s Boy The Flight to Egypt
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Christmas Plays And Biblical Skits
$38.60Will Maudine ever stop being so bossy? Should Aunt Vera get a hearing aid for Christmas? Does Richard really miss his pink flamingo? Can John say anything other than uh-huh and huh-uh? Find the answers to these questions when you join Aunt Vera and her friends as they prepare for their Christmas pageants. Follow them as they find themselves in various situations involving lighthearted rivalry, mystery, and good-natured humor.
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Christmas Plays And Biblical Skits
$18.60Will Maudine ever stop being so bossy? Should Aunt Vera get a hearing aid for Christmas? Does Richard really miss his pink flamingo? Can John say anything other than uh-huh and huh-uh? Find the answers to these questions when you join Aunt Vera and her friends as they prepare for their Christmas pageants. Follow them as they find themselves in various situations involving lighthearted rivalry, mystery, and good-natured humor.
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Amish Family Christmas
$15.99In Shelley Shepard Gray s fourth book in her Charmed Amish Life series, an unlikely Amish romance reveals that Christmas is a time for family, miracles and love.
Ever since his father died in a tragic fire, Levi Kinsinger has felt adrift. Newly returned to Charm, Ohio, Levi is trying to fit into his old life, only to discover he seems to have outgrown it.But when Julia, his young widowed neighbor, asks for his help with a Christmas project, Levi finds a sense of purpose for the first time in months. She and her daughter are new to Charm and could use a friend, a job Levi takes personally. Soon enough, friendship grows into attraction, but Levi can t help having doubts. There s something about Julia that doesn t ring quite true
Like Levi, Julia Kemps has survived her fair share of hardships but only by hiding the truth of her past. Being an unmarried mother in an Amish community was unthinkable. Feeling hopeless, Julia did the only thing she could do: she moved to a new town and pretended to be a widow. But meeting Levi, she s hopeful for the first time. Little by little, she begins to imagine telling him her darkest secret, and eventually perhaps even sharing her life with him.
Christmas is a time for family, and as the holiday draws closer, Julia and Levi will have to face their pasts together in order to find the healing, support and love they so desperately desire.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Teeny Tiny Nativity
$9.95Perseus Books Group Publication
Bring back the magic of the holiday season with Teeny-Tiny Nativity! In a unique package that transforms into a mini stable, the kit includes a beautifully-illustrated wooden nativity set along with an 88-page mini book The Story of Christmas. The perfect stocking stuffer, this mini collectible nativity set and book reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.
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M Is For Manger
$7.99Travel through the alphabet with this beautiful rhyming storybook that tells the story of Jesus’ birth. Begin with the angel who tells Mary that she is God’s chosen vessel and follow along until you reach the zillions of stars that paled in comparison to the star that announced the birthplace of the newborn King. Beautifully illustrated and written, this book will be a classic for parents to read to their children every Christmas season.
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Bridge : A Novel
$18.99Soon to be a Hallmark Channel movie event, #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury’s The Bridge, and prequel The Beginning, delivers the heartwarming story of two couples who found love and meaning in a bookstore, and who experience the sort of miracle that can only happen at Christmastime.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury has written a modern-day classic with this unforgettable love story set against the struggle of the American bookstore. Molly Allen lives alone in Portland, but she left her heart back in Tennessee with a man she walked away from five years ago. They had a rare sort of love she hasn’t found since.
Ryan Kelly lives in Nashville after a broken engagement and several years on the road touring with a country music duo. Sometimes when he’s lonely, he visits The Bridge-the oldest bookstore in historic downtown Franklin-and remembers the hours he and Molly once spent there.
For more than four decades, Charlie and Donna Barton have run The Bridge, providing customers with coffee, conversation, and shelves of classics-even through dismal sales and the rise of digital books. Then the hundred-year flood sweeps through Franklin and destroys everything. The bank is about to pull the store’s lease when tragedy strikes. Now the question remains: Can two generations of readers rally together to save The Bridge? And is it possible that an unforgettable love might lead to the miracle of a second chance?
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Christmas Time
$12.99Since Christmas is such a captivating time of year, it’s the perfect setting for telling children about the miracle of the Lord Jesus Christ’s birth. Using selected passages from the first chapters of the gospels of Matthew and Luke, Christmas Time – It’s All About Jesus tells the story of Jesus’ birth in a delightfully poetic and child-like way.
The sensational illustrations create an unforgettable image, so a child can always remember the true meaning of Christmas. As an added bonus, Pastor Russ and Sue have developed devotionals to be used by families to enrich their Christmas celebrations. These are complete with attributes and names of Jesus, questions for discussion, and activities to do as a family to share Christ with those around them. Coupled together, this story and devotionals will enhance your celebration of Christmas during the season and all year long!
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Wonder Of Wonders
$18.00“For the greatest, most profound, tenderest things in the world, we must wait.”
Never are moments of quiet reflection more important than during the rush of the Christmas season. These beautiful meditations from the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the most beloved theologians of the twentieth century, are perfect as brief devotions for those who already love Bonhoeffer’s work and as wonderful introductions to his writing for young readers and others not yet familiar with him. Combined with beautifully evocative, full-color photographs, these passages remind us of the profound wonders we celebrate during Advent and Christmas and of the reverence appropriate to the season. Includes a short biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Perfect for gift giving.
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Silent Night Holy Night
$16.99‘Tis the season for mystery and romance featuring characters from two of Colleen Coble’s most popular series!
Silent Night
As Christmas day nears, Bree Matthews and her faithful search-and-rescue dog Samson follow the trail of a troubling mystery into the snowy forests of Rock Harbor.Newlywed Bree Matthews and her husband Kade are preparing for Christmas guests when word arrives that a parachuter has disappeared in the North Woods, along Lake Superior’s icy shore. Bree and Samson plunge into the search.
Will this snowy, silent night search lead Bree and Samson to the missing girl?
Holy Night
One sinister phone call has derailed their Christmas wedding. Will it keep them apart forever?Leia and Bane are looking forward to their long-awaited Christmas wedding on the beach. Everything is going as planned-until Leia’s phone rings and her world skids out of control. A muffled voice informs Leia that her sister has been kidnapped and will be killed unless Leia calls off the wedding without explanation-and no police. If she disobeys instructions and tells Bane, she’ll risk her beloved sister’s life. But can she handle this trauma without his help? And will he ever trust her again if she lies to him now?
Irresistible romance meets thrilling suspense in this holiday update to USA Today best-selling author Colleen Coble’s Aloha Reef series.
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Watch For The Light
$26.00Though Christians the world over make yearly preparations for Lent, theres a conspicuous lack of good books for that other great spiritual season: Advent. All the same, this four-week period leading up to Christmas is making a comeback as growing numbers reject shopping-mall frenzy and examine the deeper meaning of the season.
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Peace On Earth A Christmas Collection
$15.99Mary Engelbreit’s Peace on Earth: A Christmas Collection rings in the holiday with classic Christmas carols, the story of Jesus’ birth, and beloved poems that celebrate the season with her beloved and engaging illustrations.
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Berenstain Bears Night Before Christmas
$5.99Cuddle up with this retelling of the classic Christmas tale, starring the Berenstain Bears!
It’s the night before Christmas, and all through the tree house-the Berenstain Bears are ready to celebrate the holiday! The tree is decorated, the milk and cookies are set out for Santa, and the Bears are cozying up to read their favorite Christmas tale. Join the Bears as they celebrate the most magical night of the year.
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Stubborn Sweetness And Other Stories For The Christmas Season
$22.00A Stubborn Sweetness and Other Stories for the Christmas Season is a collection of modern-day short stories by Katherine Paterson, award-winning author of Bridge to Terabithia and The Great Gilly Hopkins-both loved by children and adults for over twenty years. This compilation includes stories of real-life people such as a shopping mall’s night watchman, a lonely widower, a pregnant teenage runaway, a political prisoner in China, a grieving mother, and a privileged American, who have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas because of loss, pain, greed, or circumstances. Through unexpected and uplifting ways, each is reminded of the first Christmas story and the vision of hope and peace it offers the world. They realize that even in the darkness, the light and song of Christmas can be seen and heard.
This heart-warming gift book, filled with stories of realistic people finding hope, courage, and faith amidst life’s circumstances, radiates the spirit of the season and reminds each of us what Christmas truly means. Originally written to be read during her church’s Christmas Eve service, this collection of holiday stories is perfect for individuals, families, and churches to read and share during the season.
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Manger Mouse
$28.31What really happened the night Jesus was born? Matty s mother tells him he will take part in the most important thing ever to happen in history. Why him, a meek and lowly stable mouse? All Matty the manger mouse wants to do is snuggle into the warmth of his mother and fall asleep but the Creator of the world has another plan for him. Will the little stable mouse surrender to his own needs or bow to the will of the Savior? Children and adults will be touched by Matty s brave little heart. As the story of that first Christmas unfolds, come join Matty and all the other stable dwellers portrayed in lush and charming pastel illustrations.
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Nativity Dramas The Third Season
$23.68Keith Hewitt is back with a third volume of clever nativity dramas in which he adapts biblical Christmas stories to popular television programs. In the same way Jesus communicated in a context that people of his time could relate to, Hewitt presents four sharp-witted takeoffs on something our culture can really relate to — TV. The humorous treatments of these biblical narratives will hold people’s attention and breathe new life into traditional nativity texts.
All four plays are specifically designed to be produced in churches and can be easily staged by congregations of almost any size. Props are simple and easy to find.
The four plays in this third volume are popular television shows from right now:
“Psyched in Bethlehem” (45 minutes)
“Everybody Loves Joseph” (45 minutes)
“Big Bang Bethlehem” (50 minutes)
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Prayers For Advent And Christmas
$15.99This collection is ideal for the Sundays of Advent, as well as Christmas Eve services. It includes:
Invocations
Opening Prayers
Prayers of Confession
Pastoral PrayersDrawn from a variety of traditions, the prayers in this collection will aid any congregation as it worships throughout the journey of Advent.
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Gift For Santa
$35.61Karen Dove embraces the philosophy live to love unconditionally and serve the Lord every day. She has been a writer for over 20 years. A Gift for Santa is her first children’s witness book in a series that presents popular secular holiday icons in a God-centered, reading experience. Share God’s love with the children in your life, through this unforgettable story of how Santa came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. You will fall in love with Dolly and Bea as you share their amazing adventure with Santa and visit the manger bed of the Savior of the world.
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Gift For Santa
$20.61Karen Dove embraces the philosophy live to love unconditionally and serve the Lord every day. She has been a writer for over 20 years. A Gift for Santa is her first children’s witness book in a series that presents popular secular holiday icons in a God-centered, reading experience. Share God’s love with the children in your life, through this unforgettable story of how Santa came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. You will fall in love with Dolly and Bea as you share their amazing adventure with Santa and visit the manger bed of the Savior of the world.
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Christmas : What The Bible Tells Us About The Christmas Story (Reprinted)
$21.66People know the often-told story of Christmas so well that it is hard to hear or feel afresh the joy of the meaning of Christmas. William Barclay goes right back to the original Biblical texts and translates them, providing surprising and fascinating insights along the way. Readers are guaranteed to find new insight and a fresh understanding of a story that they thought they knew. This book is one of a series and each title will have an introduction by one of today’s most valued writers. Insights Christmas has a Foreword by Nick Baines, Bishop of Bradford.
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Mary Theresas Secret World
$27.95This is the story of two young angels who enjoy watching the Heavenly Father’s world of mankind through a heavenly porthole. Then an opportunity makes it possible for them to enter that world below. And they become part of the angelic visitation at the manger of the Christ Child.
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What Sarah Saw
$33.32Good News travels fast!
We call it social networking now, but people have told their friends and families the news for centuries. Can you imagine the reaction of people hearing the shepherds telling about the skies full of angels singing, or that they saw the Savior the night he was born in Bethlehem? It was too exciting not to tell anyone who had not heard that the Savior was born! The Good News was told to many, many people.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Natures Christmas Story
$19.93The animals of the Alaskan tundra receive word of the birth of the Christ Child in Bethlehem. With great excitement they discuss the possibility of giving the newborn babe a gift. The Arctic angel suggests a very simple gift that surprises the animals.
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God Is In The Manger
$17.00“There are only two places where the powerful and great in this world lose their courage, tremble in the depths of their souls, and become truly afraid. These are the manger and the cross of Jesus Christ.”
“No priest, no theologian stood at the cradle of Bethlehem. And yet, all Christian theology finds its beginnings in the miracle of miracles, that God became human.”
These stirring words are among forty devotions that guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas, from waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy. Supplemented by an informative introduction, short excerpts from Bonhoeffer’s letters, and passages from his Christmas sermons, these daily devotions are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas.
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Esthers Miracle At The Manger
$25.61Based on a true event which the author had reported on, this lighthearted story follows one reluctant nativity star, Esther the cow, on a special Christmas journey. Besides discovering her importance in the Christmas story, Esther teaches us how God has made us each special in His world.
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Little Red Jacket
$13.73This book focuses on a great aunt’s efforts to replace a lost button and mend the buttonholes of a little red jacket she wants to send to her grandniece for Christmas – and the mysterious incidents which involve, the great aunt believes, the ghostly help of her deceased mother.
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O Little Town
$16.99Christmas 1958: Elvis is on the radio, Ike is in the White House, the Lord is in His holy temple . . . but there is no peace in Mt. Jefferson.
In a small town where everybody seems to know everybody, there are still a few secrets. Three families find they are connected in ways they never suspected: an angry teen, a dying man, a lonely wife, a daughter in trouble . . . just ordinary people, muddling their way through ordinary challenges. Marriage. Illness. Bad decisions. Friendship. Faith.Forgiveness.
Spanning three generations, O Little Town is a reminder that people still make mistakes, forgiveness can still be granted, and people still rise to the occasion and do the right thing. This tender tale of love and redemption will touch readers’ hearts.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Sheepdogs Christmas
$13.73Two thousand years ago the angels appeared to the shepherds announcing the birth of Christ. On that same night they also appeared to a very special sheepdog. Join Gur and his best friend, Elon and experience the wonderment of heaven from the eyes of a simple sheepdog. Take a journey along with Gur who like so many of us wait in anticipation for a glimpse of heaven’s glory. Enjoy the miracle of a heaven filled with a host of angels announcing God’s greatest gift to earth. Then follow them through the town of Bethlehem in their search to worship the Christ child. See in the manger a child who comes into this world in a humble stable far from the palatial surroundings of earthly kings. Then when all seems calm in the stable, Gur will face his greatest battle in protecting his family and the Christ child.
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Tidings Of Comfort And Joy
$17.99As the questions begin, an extraordinary story unfolds. A story of love and loss and caring, of separation and reunion. Of small acts of heroism in a distant and war-weary English village, now half a century ago. As her grandmother shares this story with Marissa, the two discover that the most precious gift of Christmas is that of the present. And the season of giving is not limited to once a year.
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Great Candy Cane Caper
$16.86The Great Candy Cane Caper is one in a series of stories that chronicles the history of reindeer at the Christmas Village at the North Pole. In The Great Candy Cane Caper, two innocent young reindeer, PJ and Zipper, fall into the clutches of a twisted elf, Baddey Twoshoes, who has a sinister plot to destroy Christmas for the entire world. Outsiders are given a rare glimpse into how things really work in the Christmas village, including the unusual effect candy cane has on reindeer. The antics of the village reindeer and elves will delight the reader and leave everyone wondering if there is any way to unravel the sinister plot of Dr. Twoshoes and save Christmas.
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Christmas To Remember
$22.00As Cape Light dwellers get ready to deck the halls for a Christmas to remember, curmudgeonly Lillian Warwick is confined to bed, injured after a nasty fall. Cared for by her daughters, Emily and Jessica, she lets her thoughts drift back to the holiday season of 1955, when she first met Oliver Warwick, the dashing man who would become her husband. Recounting those romantic early days, she is reminded of a time when she had much to be grateful for-and recognizes the mistakes she’s made since. And to cap off this life-altering season, there just might be a winter wedding on the horizon.
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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
$17.95Advent and Christmas meditations based on the seasonal hymns of Charles Wesley. Each daily meditation, keyed to the scripture reading for the day and portions of Wesley’s texts, concludes with a brief prayer based on the day’s theme. Reflective material place Wesley within his rich Anglican heritage. Daily readings are between 500-600 words in length.
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12 Days Of Christmas
$19.92The twelve days of Christmas run from December 26 to January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany, the date on which we traditionally recall the Magin’s arrival to present gifts to the infant Jesus. For many, the sacred meaning of these days is lost. By Christmas night we are saturated with the holiday hype, overfed with music and food, and maybe quite disappointed that the presents we received have not fulfilled us. Almquist invites readers to go deeper than the tinsel and wrappings to the source of all the good gifts in life: love, forgiveness, joy, hope, and so on. These are gifts that, once unwrapped, will last and satisfy our spiritual cravings.
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No Stable Too Small
$19.93Here’s a collection of humorous, down-to-earth plays that bring a fresh perspective to the Christmas story through such creative devices as imagining the thoughts and feelings of fringe characters (like an innkeeper or a servant to one of the magi) or by updating the story with contemporary settings and characters. No Stable Too Small offers a variety of practical material for any situation, ranging from shorter plays with small casts and lines that can be easily mastered by younger children to more elaborate pieces with sophisticated themes for older children and adults. And they’re ideal for use with today’s young people — the dialogue reflects the way they really talk, yet never detracts from the biblical message.
These flexible scenes offer a mix of speaking parts for all age groups, from preschool through adult, and are especially valuable for small congregations that lack the resources to mount large-scale productions. No sets are required, and only simple costumes and minimal props are needed. The plays can be performed by smaller churches with as few as 8-10 cast members, or parts can be easily divided to accommodate groups as large as 25-30. And with a running time of approximately 20-25 minutes each, it’s easy to fit them within a Christmas Eve or Advent Sunday worship service.
Some of the charming presentations include:
* Love Finds a Way
* It Wasn’t the Hilton, You Know
* Christmas Eve at Angel School
* Because God Said So, That’s Why
* No Small Parts
* “Unto Us a Child Is Born”… Next on Omar
* Miracles? No Problem!
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Sampsons First Christmas
$9.93Sampson’s First Christmas is a charming play that’s perfect for a holiday children’s program in small congregations. The story details the attempts of Sampson Squirrel to discover Christmas. After overhearing a conversation between the rustic characters of Ma and Pa, Sampson asks his forest friends where to find this wonderful place. When they are unable to help, Ma and Pa show Sampson the true meaning of Christmas.
This adaptable piece can accommodate any number of actors, and can be presented as a play, a puppet show, or a readers’ theater. The characters, plot, and message appeal to all ages, with dialogue that’s easy for youngsters to learn and memorize. Costumes are affordable and easy to assemble — and clear and concise directions with reproducible patterns are provided to help you make distinctive animal hats that children will love. Instructions are also included for creating simple Christmas tree decorations that accentuate the animal theme. With all these craft ideas plus production suggestions, Sampson’s First Christmas is bound to be a hit with your church!
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Christmas Journey : Advent Christmas Resources
$18.68This complete set of seasonal material offers everything you need for an exciting Advent and Christmas program. With dramatic monologues, sermons, children’s messages and worship liturgies, a Sunday school program, and a pair of Christmas Eve candlelight services, there’s something for everyone, whatever your congregation’s size or worship style.
An Unlikely Cast (Alan E. Siewert) is a set of dramatic monologues that reveal the inner thoughts and feelings of five characters who were deeply involved in the unfolding divine drama of the nativity: Joseph, Mary, John the Baptist, the innkeeper, and a shepherd. The monologues can be used in midweek Advent services, special programs, or Sunday morning worship. Staging and costuming suggestions are included, to help you bring these exciting accounts to life.
The Colors Of Christmas (H. Michael Nehls) is a creative series of six sermons and children’s messages in which each week features a different color. The sermons use the color idea to stress such Christian themes as royalty, sacrifice, and holiness, while the children’s messages utilize the inventive device of passing out ribbon swatches of the color of the day; as the youngsters receive the various ribbons, they can collect a “ribbon rainbow.”
Is This The Road To Bethlehem? (Judy Gattis Smith) is an Advent worship liturgy in which children are the main participants. The centerpiece is an “action/sermon” featuring six brief readings using illustrative wooden figures. All the elements of a typical worship service are present — but in a manner that focuses on the interests and expressions of children, allowing them to experience worship rather than just listen and watch.
Producing Christmas (Jennifer Hockenberry Dragseth) is a humorous children’s play which casts the Christmas story as the ultimate Hollywood blockbuster. Everyone wants to be a part of the big movie — and they all have ideas about how to make it a hit, only to finally learn why the coming of the Christ child is truly the “greatest story ever told.” With participants ranging in age from junior high to preschoolers, this flexible piece is perfect for a brief Sunday school program.
A Christmas Journey and Christmas Letters (Rod Tkach) are imaginative Christmas Eve services weaving together carols, prayers, scripture readings, and several brief meditations. In A Christmas Journey, the reflections guide worshipers on a journey from being home alone to the ultimate destination of the
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Run Shepherds Run
$16.95The Advent season is filled with rich themes that have fascinated poets. In Run, Shepherds, Run, Bill Countryman presents a poem a day for devotional reading during Advent and theTwelve Days of Christmas. Readers will find classic poets they know and love, including George Herbert, John Donne, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson, as well as contemporary poets, known and unknown.
Run, Shepherds, Run includes helpful hints for reading poetry, for those who have less experience reading it than others, as well as useful annotations to help readers with older language that may not have easily apparent meanings for today’s readers.
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Christmas Treasures : A Collection Of Congregational Resources For Advent C
$32.43This anthology provides an ample selection of seasonal worship, drama, and children’s resources by popular authors from a variety of denominations. Whatever your congregation’s size or worship style, you’re sure to find something in Christmas Treasures to help you create memorable Advent and Christmas services. Copying privileges are included for all segments.
Litany For Advent And Christmas Candle Lighting provides brief responsive prayers and creative congregational activities for the four Sundays of Advent, Christmas Eve, and Epiphany. It’s excellent for worship services or as a Sunday school opener.
Christmas Treasures offers three sets of short readings and prayers for the candle lighting portion of Advent and Christmas Eve services. Each 2-3 minute narrative links aspects of the nativity with events in our modern lives, both global and personal, and challenges worshipers to reflect on current issues and respond in ways that glorify the Lord.
Six Christmas Testimonies depicts the Christmas events and their meaning from the viewpoint of John the Baptist, a magus, the innkeeper, Joseph, a shepherd, and Mary. Especially powerful when read in sequence, these concise dramatic readings are an excellent way to have members participate in Advent or Christmas Eve worship services.
The Christmas Gift utilizes a creative approach to the seasonal children’s program — a “talent show” is cleverly included as part of a simple yet powerful play based on Luke’s Christmas scripture. It’s a practical presentation for any size congregation — many of the speaking roles have only a few lines, and some parts can be combined. A prop list, set diagram, and sample rehearsal schedule are included to aid novice directors. Performance time is approximately 15 minutes (plus talent show time).
Who Are You In Bethlehem? and The Promise are two dramatic presentations for the entire congregation with roles that can be performed by any age. Each combines the reading of scripture and singing of familiar hymns with brief narrations to telling the Bethlehem story, focusing on how we respond to the Savior — asking us if we have truly welcomed the babe into our hearts. These inspirational services are flexible enough to be performed by as many participants as are available without requiring extensive memorization.
Revelations Of Jesus, Given From Heaven/Received On Earth, Nativity, and If It Happened Today are four flexible, Bible-based plays with parts for young peopl
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