More than 70 poignant, uplifting original Christmas stories. Stories on themes such as childhood memories, giving to the less fortunate, family members rediscovering their love, even amusing stories such as the night Santa got stuck on the roof. Dozens of full-color, Christmas-themed illustrations. Gold-gilded pages.
Each Christmas, children and adults alike know in their hearts the wonderment of the Christian Christmas season. It is a time of the year that brings forth a palpable, ethereal feeling to those who believe. Where Santa Dwelleth, Forever After is a most unusual fantastical Christmas journey, allowing the reader to imagine the season in an unimaginable celestial way. The story tells of a young girl, Les, who is escorted by an angel to a heavenly realm of spiritual knowledge.
Having a baby opens up the world in so many ways, but it also closes it off, in the sweetest of ways. "It seems, inside this little room, the walls are fading clear, and all the beauty in the world, is shining on us here." In this beautifully written and illustrated book, a mother and baby savor the coziness of "now" in the nursery while the mother has expansive dreams for her baby's future. The wall fades away, and the magical dreams come alive before readers' eyes!
To “prepare for Christmas†in our society is to be sucked into a vortex of indulgence, from decor to gifts to calorie-rich foods. Layer upon layer of tinsel, lights, and wrapping paper create the illusion of abundance, disguising the feeling of emptiness in our souls. The arrival of the Messiah, by contrast, is true abundance disguised by the impression of scarcity. Training our eyes to see through the rough stable, the adolescent mother, and the anxious escape to Egypt, we can see in that poverty and powerlessness the wonder of God's abundant life and grace coming down to dwell among us. This powerful devotional by best-selling author Walter Brueggemann includes daily reflections on the Scriptures and stories of Advent in order to invite us to see beyond the world's faux extravagance and realize the true feast laid out before us. Twelve prayers are also included for the twelve days of Christmas.
Daily Devotions: Time with God is a Christian devotional for each day of the year. It includes a daily scripture and a simple prayer to inspire, encourage, and give hope. Take a moment to breathe in the Word of God and breathe out a little prayer from your heart. This devotional is a great addition to your busy day in a compact book size that you can take with you on the go.