Download or read book Christmas Season of Wonder and Hope written by Catherine Upchurch and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is not possible to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Christ, the very Son of God, in a single day. The church gives us a season—from Christmas eve to the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord—to reflect with wonder on what God has done and is doing in our world. The gift of this child who would go on to give his very life for our salvation is the source of our hope in every age and through every storm. In Christmas, Season of Wonder and Hope, meditate with Catherine Upchurch on three New Testament passages that invite us to move through wonder to hope.
Download or read book All about Advent Christmas Sharing the Seasons of Hope Wonder with Children written by Katherine Bogner and published by Emmaus Road Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children is a resource unlike any other. Explore the rich traditions surrounding Christ’s birth as you journey through Scripture to understand the story of salvation and discover the meaning behind many of our celebrations during Advent and Christmas. Highlighting treasured customs from throughout Church history, All about Advent & Christmas features the stories of saints we celebrate throughout December and explains numerous other aspects of Catholic liturgy and teaching. With detailed illustrations to make the liturgical seasons come alive, All about Advent & Christmas will guide readers of all ages closer to the Savior whose birth we look to with joy.
Download or read book Because of Bethlehem with Bonus Content written by Max Lucado and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For some, Christmas is a time of excitement, celebration, and quality time with loved ones. For others, it's full of loneliness, grief, and loss. Join New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he unwraps the enduring promises of Christmas and discovers a lifetime of hope, all because of one baby born in Bethlehem. It's easy to lose sight of the remarkable story of Christmas. We forget that a king ordered a census, Joseph was forced to travel, Mary bounced on a donkey's back, the hotel was full, the hour was late, and the event was one big hassle. Yet, out of that hassle, hope was born. In Because of Bethlehem, Max invites us to look at the Christmas story from a different perspective. He reminds us that Christmas is about more than a pretty tree with presents piled up underneath it. Christmas begins what Easter celebrates: the child in the cradle who goes on to become the King on the cross. Because of Bethlehem, we have a place on earth and a Savior in heaven. In the midst of your hectic Christmas season, Max will give you the encouragement, advice, and tools you need to: Rekindle your connection to the Christ of Christmas Receive the promises of the Christmas season Lay down your endless Christmas to-do list and trust what Jesus has already done Heal your heartache by embracing the God who is always near you, always for you, and always with you Each copy of Because of Bethlehem will also include an Advent Devotional Guide designed to help you reflect on the miracle of Christ's birth and the promise of his return. As you curl up in a comfortable spot and take a closer look at the wild and wonderful story of Bethlehem, may you find enduring faith for all seasons of your life. No matter what this season holds for you, rest in the truth that the promise of Christmas has the power to bring you a lifetime of hope and healing.
Download or read book The Wonder of Christmas Large Print written by Ed Robb and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No other time of the year captures our imagination as much as Christmas: God coming into the world on a dark winter’s night; a baby’s cry that would change the course of human history; the heavens bursting into song; the certain hope that God will have the last word over our brokenness. This season fills our hearts with the wonder that anything is possible. This year, rediscover the true wonder of Christmas by sharing the love of Christ with others. Each chapter centers on one element of the Christmas story, looking to the Christmas story and the stories of real people today to offer inspiration and ideas for reflecting the light of Jesus at Christmas and throughout the year. Chapters Include: The Wonder of a Name The Wonder of a Star The Wonder of a Manger The Wonder of a Promise The Wonder of Christmas is also perfect for an all-church study and includes resources for all ages, teaching video, worship ideas and visuals, and preaching guides, all areas of church life weave together for a wonder-filled Advent celebration. The adult study book is the centerpiece of the program, serving as the adult small group resource and the source of content for worship planners and leaders.
Download or read book The Season of Hope written by Cathie Talbot and published by Wood Lake Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advent and Christmas are a time of mystery and wonder. During these days we are reminded that we live in a "now, arid not yet'' time. This is a book of devotions offering daily readings, meditations, prayers, and reflections through this time of anticipation. The Advent readings invite us to live with expectancy and hope as we prepare to greet the one who comes to us again and again. The wonder and awe of the Christmas story affirms yet again God's presence in uncertain times. The readings through the 12 days of Christmas help us to recognise the ways in which we gather strength from being grounded in God's wisdom. The 40 personal meditations in this book offer a wise and insightful guide through the days of Advent and Christmas, encouraging an opening of self to a deeper intimacy with God! and fresh insight into God's promises and faithfulness.
Download or read book The Hope of Christmas written by Jack Countryman and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on 2012 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paints the picture of God s promises for Christmas from the beginning of time and to all of eternity. Go on a journey . . . from the promise of the Messiah given to us in the Old Testament . . . to the promise of Jesus birth in the New Testament . . . to the promise of Jesus life and our salvation . . . to the promise of His resurrection and our eternal life. This unique Christmas book contains Scripture followed by brief writings that will take readers on a voyage as they explore God s prophecies and promises for Christmas prophecies and promises that began centuries ago. Readers will be transported through the miracles of God s promises from Genesis throughout eternity and that Jesus would come to fulfill those promises. More than a simple story, The Hope of Christmas reveals the broad and miraculous scope of Christ s birth in the manger and the continual gift of His love, joy, peace, grace, comfort, and much more all within our grasp because of our one true hope, Jesus Christ. The Hope of Christmas is Jesus gift foretold from the beginning of time, offering salvation and a life in Him for those who believe."
Download or read book The Wonder of Christmas Devotions for the Season written by Ed Robb and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No other time of the year captures our imagination as much as Christmas: God coming into the world on a dark winter’s night; a baby’s cry that would change the course of human history; the heavens bursting into song; the certain hope that God will have the last word over our brokenness. This season fills our hearts with the wonder that anything is possible. This year, rediscover the true wonder of Christmas by sharing the love of Christ with others. Each chapter centers on one element of the Christmas story, looking to the Christmas story and the stories of real people today to offer inspiration and ideas for reflecting the light of Jesus at Christmas and throughout the year. The Wonder of Christmas is a four-week all-church study for Advent with resources for all ages. The devotional is a beautiful companion volume that functions beautifully on its own or as part of the church-wide experience offers four weeks of daily devotions on four elements of the Christmas story that evoke wonder and inspiration for reflecting the light of Jesus. Each devotion includes Scripture and a reflection and prayer.
Download or read book Chase the Wonder written by Matt Manney and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-11-17 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there more to the Christmas story than just a baby in a manger? What if we could embrace the joy, hope, and anticipation that Christmas once brought into our life?For many of us, we stop believing in Jesus around the same time we stop believing in Santa. We grow up and learn life is complicated. A baby in a manger and a jolly man in a red suit seem to fall short. We can afford to stop believing in Santa, but we cannot afford to lose our belief in Jesus. In Chase the Wonder, Matt Manney reminds us of the simple hope of Christmas-a baby in a manger, humble shepherds, and wide-eyed wonder of the magi. Through heart-warming stories, he reminds us of the hope Christmas can bring to our hearts and home. We will hear God's message for us-never stop believing. We can do more than just endure the holidays. We can enjoy them once again.
Download or read book Waiting in Joyful Hope written by Catherine Upchurch and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare spiritually for the coming of Christ with this popular and inviting annual guide. During the especially busy Advent and Christmas seasons, this book offers brief, down-to-earth reflections that bring prayer and Scripture into everyday life in a thought-provoking and lasting way. Through Catherine Upchurch's reflections on Lectionary readings from the weekday and Sunday Masses, readers will grow in their understanding of the word of God. This book will help busy people achieve their goal of enriching their prayer life during the seasons of Advent and Christmas.
Download or read book The Wonder of Christmas Youth Study Book written by Ed Robb and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No other time of the year captures our imagination as much as Christmas: God coming into the world on a dark winter’s night; a baby’s cry that would change the course of human history; the heavens bursting into song; the certain hope that God will have the last word over our brokenness. This season fills our hearts with the wonder that anything is possible. This year, rediscover the true wonder of Christmas by sharing the love of Christ with others. Each chapter centers on one element of the Christmas story, looking to the Christmas story and the stories of real people today to offer inspiration and ideas for reflecting the light of Jesus at Christmas and throughout the year. The Wonder of Christmas is a four-week all-church study for Advent with resources for all ages. The Youth Study Book includes everything needed to conduct a four-session study including current examples that have meaning to young people grades 6-12. Includes leader helps with discussion questions and can be used with the adult-level DVD.
Download or read book The Christmas Table written by Donna VanLiere and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Donna VanLiere, the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Hope series comes another heartwarming, inspirational story for the holidays, The Christmas Table. In June 1972, John Creighton determines to build his wife Joan a kitchen table. His largest project to date had been picture frames but he promises to have the table ready for Thanksgiving dinner. Inspired to put something delicious on the table, Joan turns to her mother’s recipes she had given to Joan when she and John married. In June 2012, Lauren Mabrey discovers she’s pregnant. Gloria, Miriam, and the rest of her friends at Glory’s Place begin to pitch in, helping Lauren prepare their home for the baby. On a visit to the local furniture builder, Lauren finds a table that he bought at a garage sale but has recently refinished. Once home, a drawer is discovered under the table which contains a stack of recipe cards. Growing up in one foster home after another, Lauren never learned to cook and is fascinated as she reads through the cards. Personal notes have been written on each one from the mother to her daughter and time and again Lauren wonders where they lived, when they lived, and in a strange way, she feels connected to this mother and her daughter and wants to make the mother proud. The story continues to from 1972 to 2012 as Joan battles breast cancer and Lauren learns to cook, preparing for the baby’s arrival. As Christmas nears, can Lauren unlock the mystery of the table, and find the peace she's always longed for?
Download or read book Sense of Wonder written by Hannah Opliger and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""50 devotions guide readers on a multisensory holiday experience from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. As readers anticipate the arrival of God in human flesh, they engage His presence with all 5 senses and their whole selves" -Provided by publisher"--
Download or read book The Book of Christmas Hope written by Reed Markham and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lines of Hope and Wonder written by Jack Harrison and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lines of Hope and Wonder, is a celebration of our Past, and a hope for the Future; wherever that lies. It also tells more of Jack’s local Environment and working life, as well as events that have influenced him. As always, many of his poems [and even lyrics] were inspired by other people’s photographs and comments. Jack D. Harrison has been told his work touches the lives of others; and he hopes that readers can also relate to these new poems. Only you the reader can know that.
Download or read book The Wonder of Christmas 25 Words and Carols to Celebrate Advent written by Ken Petersen and published by Our Daily Bread Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While many of us prepare for Christmas by decorating our houses and buying gifts, don't forget to prepare your heart as well. This 25-day Advent devotional unpacks a different Bible word every day and traces the themes of the Christmas story all the way back to the Old Testament. Each reading also features a beloved or lesser-known carol. Get your heart ready for the holidays and look to Jesus for your hope and joy this season.
Download or read book Doorways Into Hope and Joy at Advent and Christmas written by Michael McGirr and published by . This book was released on 2020-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's that time of year ?Advent and Christmas are supposed to be seasons of quiet anticipation and peaceful wonder. Yet, despite what the carol says, we have few silent nights and even fewer days when all is calm. Advent and Christmas have become times laden with every kind of expectation: work parties, school break-ups, present buying, heavy traffic, people to remember, and so on and on.These prayers are a little breather. A rest from the hype. A chance to just be ourselves for a moment, just as we are, with the God who wants to keep things simple. Hopefully these words and images can help turn the silly season into the sanity season. They aim to bring us closer to the one we love.
Download or read book Living Hope for the End of Days written by John S. Barnett and published by John Barnett. This book was released on 2010-08-09 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
