52 Little Lessons from a Christmas Carol


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How do we learn life lessons from a grumpy penny-pincher so unpleasant that dogs run from him on sight? Does Scripture suggest we all have a touch of Scrooge in us? Can we all benefit from reexamining who we've become in our own life stories? Bestselling author Bob Welch invites us to discover these questions and more in 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol. Join Welch as he takes you deeper into the nuances of this timeless story by Charles Dickens. From the stinginess of Scrooge to the innocence of Tiny Tim, the biblically based devotions in 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol will inspire you to live for what really matters--not only at Christmas, but all year long. 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol will help you get to know this holiday classic--and yourself--better. This devotional, much like the original novel, is tinted with a fair share of how-not-to-live lessons as well as how-to-live lessons, helping us see that we can learn from both, just like we do in scripture. As you enjoy A Christmas Carol in this brand new light, you'll learn that: Death is a comma, not a period It's never too late to change Generosity changes your perspective Life is best lived imaginatively With help from others, we can all become the best versions of ourselves In 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol, discover why A Christmas Carol is more than just a holiday tradition--it's an exploration of charity, grief, and making the most of the lives that we're given.




The Purpose of Christmas


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In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren tells the most wonderful story of all - the story of God come to earth in the form of a human infant. Warren goes back to that day long ago when the baby Jesus was born in the manger. In this clarion call to 'remember the reason for the season', readers are taken back in time to the simple origins of a baby who changed history forever. Warren gives readers an intimate look into his family heritage as he shares the fifty-year-old Warren Christmas tradition of having a birthday party for Jesus. Through stirring imagery and compelling insights, this book celebrates the significance and promise of this cherished holiday.




Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dickens's a Christmas Carol


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This book is a Christian devotional that uses Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol as a tool to teach the ancient Advent lessons of Hope, Faith, Peace, Love and Joy. Each week's devotion begins with a section from A Christmas Carol which dramatizes the Advent Lesson and is followed with a scriptural Advent lesson from the Church of England's Book of Prayer-- back cover.




52 Little Lessons from It's a Wonderful Life


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Bob Welch takes us deeper into the nuances of Frank Capra's 1946 tribute to bedrock values.




The ABCs of Christmas


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This sparkly board book features clever word illustrations.




The 12 Days of Christmas


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As a young man, Mike had it all. He was athletic and handsome with loving parents and a nearly flawless girlfriend; he was blessed. But when a horrible event occurs near the end of his senior year, his life is forever altered.We meet him much later, on December 14th in 2020, as a homeless sixty-five year old man with little else than a lifetime of memories. His shattered dreams are sandwiched between failures and losses and only his faith remains. In the days leading up to Christmas, his life and past tribulations are revealed one by one.But there is a subtle majesty to the power of prayer. It can transform our hearts and our futures and as we see in Mike's case, perhaps even our past. As the fabric of Mike's life is unraveled, we are reminded of our own transgressions, the missed opportunities and missteps which shape our very existence. In The 12 Days of Christmas you will learn poignant life lessons while realizing the triumph of hope over circumstance, and just like Mike, you'll discover it is never too late to hope.




Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen


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When Howard B. Wigglebottom starts feeling sad about always getting into trouble at school for not listening, he decides to change his ways.




Merry Un-Christmas


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Noelle celebrates the only day in Christmas City that is not Christmas, by undecorating the tree, greeting the postman, and going to school.




Christmas Carol


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A Christmas Carol Bible Study will help you reach adults, youths, non-church members--even to refresh the world-weary souls of long-time believers. With practical applications for daily living, this video-based Bible study features the classic film with




The Crayons' Christmas


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A brand-new Crayons book from the #1 New York Times best-selling duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. This hilarious interactive book has letters, games, ornaments, a poster and even a pop-up Christmas tree - perfect for the festive season! 'Tis the season for all of us to write our Christmas wish lists. But everyone knows - even the Crayons - that the best presents are the ones that you give. In this unique book, readers join in as Duncan, the Crayons and their families celebrate the festive season. With real, folded letters to pull from their envelopes and read, games, press-out ornaments, a poster and a pop-up tree, this book is the perfect gift for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home.