The Christmas Story


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This exquisite book captures the heart of the Christmas message and brings beloved Bible stories to life. With vivid imagery and breathtaking storytelling, best-selling author G. A. Myers invites you to participate in the events that surrounded the birth of our Savior and shaped history and all of eternity. Stand in awe as you hear the message of the angel that shocked a young virgin and turned her world upside down. Feel Joseph's anguish as he wrestles with the shame associated with a pregnant, unmarried maiden and his intense love for her. Watch in amazement as the King of Kings enters the world in a lowly manger. Heartwarming reflections on the meaning of the message, classic poems celebrating Christmas, and poignant quotes bring the story upon which eternity hinges into sharp detail. Have yourself a faith-filled Christmas and share the hope and joy with friends and loved ones through The Christmas Story. Book jacket.




The Greatest Christmas Stories of All Time - Premium Collection


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'The Greatest Christmas Stories of All Time - Premium Collection' emerges as a treasure trove of literary mastery, uniting a multiverse of tales under the auspices of the festive spirit. This anthology's overarching theme revolves around the essence of Christmas, exploring it through various lenses of joy, introspection, redemption, and the intrinsic human yearning for connection and warmth in the chilling winter months. The collection vaunts an impressive array of literary styles, from the whimsical to the profound, penned by a constellation of authors known for their pivotal roles in shaping the canon of Western literature. The diversity and significance of works included, such as timeless fables, heartwarming family tales, and profound moral stories, highlight not only the universality of the Christmas spirit but also the rich tapestry of cultural and historical contexts from which these narratives spring. The contributing authors, ranging from Selma Lagerlöf to Leo Tolstoy and beyond, represent a confluence of the 19th and early 20th centuries' most influential literary voices, offering a panoramic view of the cultural and intellectual milieus of their times. Each contributor has deeply impacted literature with stories that transcend their era, illuminating the anthology's theme with their unique insights into human nature and societal norms. Their collective works, framed within the historical and cultural contexts of their creation, enhance our understanding of the multifaceted tapestry of human emotion and the universal appeal of Christmas traditions, enriching the anthology's exploration of themes such as generosity, gratitude, and the transformative power of kindness. 'The Greatest Christmas Stories of All Time - Premium Collection' stands as an invitation to readers to immerse themselves in a compendium of narratives that reflect the season's spirit in myriad forms. This anthology offers a unique opportunity to traverse the landscapes of time and culture, reveling in the richness of global Christmas traditions through the prism of literary greatness. Readers are encouraged to delve into this collection for its educational value, exploring the breadth and depth of human expression encapsulated within these tales, and to partake in the ongoing dialogue between these diverse authors' works, each echoing the timeless message of hope, resilience, and joy that defines the Christmas season.




The Athenaeum


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Come Home for Christmas


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Matthew West, in his trademark creative and engaging style, leads readers to experience Christmas through the eyes of a child and to come home to greater joy, hope, peace, and belonging found only in Jesus. Come Home for Christmas invites readers to enter the Christmas season with the intention of returning their hearts to God. In the midst of what can be the busiest and most stressful holiday season, each chapter points the reader to the kingdom realities that God invites each of us to participate in through the birth of Jesus. Matthew West's humor, Bible-teaching, and storytelling challenge us to embrace this season of Christmas as the homecoming that God intends for it to be. Through the pages of this winsome and inspiring book, you will: Feel the wonder of Christmas as you did when you were a child Move beyond the baby in the manger to the Savior of the world Return your heart to the joy, peace, love, and hope found in Jesus Restore neglected or broken relationships with family and friends Come home to the life God intended you to experience throughout the year This special book, which springs out of Matthew's love for Christmas, reminds us that the story of Christmas calls readers back to the heart (or the home) of what it means to be loved by God. Each chapter will include a specific Bible reading about the Christmas story, and the book will include small group discussion questions and an Advent challenge.













Nativity: The Christmas Story, Which You Have Never Heard Before


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Sometimes reading like a historical novel, or a forensics detective story, a melodrama, or a scientific adventure, Nativity takes the reader on a fast, awesome ride of discovery into the real history and real people behind the birth of Christ. Nativity is the ideal reference for pastors, students, and laymen, combining scholarly depth and reliability in a popular writing style easily accessible to all with references for independent study. New elements of meaning and relevance to the Nativity Scientific evidence virgin births occur as often as identical twins but Jesus was one of a kind The life and death drama behind Joseph and Mary rarely told The real events of Bethlehem and Nazareth Herod amazing genius whose architecture excelled Rome, and kept his murdered wife in a jar of honey! Was Jesus incarnated from the time of the Fall? Is the Christmas tree a pagan idol or a biblical image of the Tree of Life? While vigorously defending the traditional faith, Richard Racy gives new insights and new theological perspectives guaranteed to inform and provoke while entertaining in a major new work on the birth of Jesus Christ.




The True Woman


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