Download or read book December Holiday Reflections written by Quick-Witted Books and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use this book as a way to unwind from the daily stresses of this time of year and to open your heart to the holiday spirit throughout the month of December. it is a great gift idea for someone who enjoys: intricate coloring with colored pencils writing from prompts This book is ideal for personal contemplations and to become more mindful of the small blessings in our everyday lives. There are 31 unique pages in the book. One way to use this book is to choose a topic of focus for each day for the month of December. Each page has: a beautiful mandala created by the word which embodies the idea to be reflected on a writing prompt to stimulate your thoughts and inspire your entry a lined area to write your thoughts There are 31 unique pages with 31 unique mandalas. The word mandalas form intricate designs to color for additional relaxation and enjoyment while you contemplate the writing prompt. This 8.5x11 book is printed on bright white paper and works well with colored pencils. If you enjoy this type of book check out our November Reflections on Gratitude: Mandala Coloring Book and Journal.
Download or read book A Weary World written by Kathy Escobar and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the holidays, so many of us can suffer for all kinds of reasons. The magnitude of our weary world weighs on our hearts and minds. We wrestle with chronic pain, broken relationships, shattered dreams, fragile faith, and unexpected losses. Our grief and sorrow feel particularly acute when compared to the festivity and joy everyone else seems to be feeling. More and more churches are acknowledging this fact with "Blue Christmas" services (also called “Longest Night” services) and offering resources to give particular support and comfort to those struggling during the “most wonderful time of the year.” Kathy Escobar has been leading Blue Christmas experiences at her church for nearly a decade and just experienced her bluest season of all following the sudden death of her son. In A Weary World, Escobar provides twenty-eight daily reflections paired with prayers and practices to honor our struggles during the holidays. Weekly resources make this Advent devotional suitable for group study as well.
Download or read book Christmas Reflections written by Dolly Belinda Beilman and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of personal short poems based on the Christmas holiday season.
Download or read book The Mood of Christmas written by Howard Thurman and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Howard Thurman writes, "There must always be remaining in every one's life some place for the singing of angels..." In the meditations found in The Mood of Christmas, angels sing all year along. At the time of his death in 1981, Howard Thurman was Dean Emeritus of Marsh Chapel, Boston University, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Howard Thurman Educational Trust in San Francisco. He also served as Dean of Rankin Chapel and Professor of Theology at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Director of Religious Life at Morehouse College, Atlanta. Founder of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco, the first interracial, interdenominational church in the United States, he was spiritual mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr., and the author of more than twenty books which still speak to our condition today"--page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Christmas Reflections written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Book of Days written by Richard Ganz and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christmas at the White House written by Jennifer B. Pickens and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas at the White House beautifully documents the lavish public and private Christmas decorations, celebrations, themes, and traditions spanning half of a century inside the world's most famous address: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. With a foreword written by former First Lady Laura Bush, this singular book has earned the devotion of six of the most recent United States First Ladies, all of whom penned introductions to their sections. In the book, you can read what Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Laura Bush have to say about how they celebrated Christmas inside America's most special home. Illustrated with more than five hundred exquisite photographs, most of which have never been viewed by the public before, the 408-page book is the first documented and published history of fifty years and nine different administrations beginning in the early 1960s with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who initiated formal Christmas themes at the White House.
Download or read book The Greatest Gift of All written by Mark G. Boyer and published by . This book was released on 1999-08-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It takes only a few moments -- just one reflection or prayer -- to focus anew on the true meaning of Christmas. This collection of brief, practical reflections, meditations, prayers and Bible passages encourages people to pause and experience the religious significance of holiday symbols like bells, holly, wreathes, cookies and ornaments. Other meditations give new meaning to angels, kings and shepherds, holy places and the Holy Family. A new Christmas treasure for the whole family.
Download or read book Christmas Reflections written by Laura Rowan and published by Shadows Ink. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christmas Reflections Thru the Years written by Susan J. Ellis and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Christmas poems to celebrate the Christmas season. Ordinary poems meant to share the spirit of Christmas.
Download or read book Moments for Christmas written by Robert Strand and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 1994-08-01 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever thought about how the first Christmas came to be because of a gift? Yes, the spirit of giving started in a most heavenly way. An innocent and wholly good man gave His life for all of humanity. Jesus inspired this most blessed of holidays when He hung on a cross, thus creating a spiritual window of escape for each man, woman, and child. It is in that spirit that Moments for Christmas welcomes the reader into a warm set of thirty stories that will uplift and delight, capturing the goodness of Jesus on its pages. From modern-day tales to those of Christmas Past, Moments for Christmas offers a look into this universal holiday. This little volume will truly become a treasured holiday heirloom for your family, as it finds a place on your mantle and in your heart.
Download or read book Tidings of Comfort and Joy written by Cheryl Berger and published by WestBowPress. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tis the season to be jolly but not always. Some holiday hearts are a stark contradiction to the merriment the season brings. What began in 1991 as Cheryl Bergers personal gift to family and friends has grown into the collection you now hold in your hands. These inspirational writings have been included in her familys annual Christmas cards with the hope of bringing the recipients a little holiday cheer. Tidings of Comfort and Joy contains more than just seasonal entries, however. Some have to do with situations, circumstances, as well as the unexpected, experienced in everyday life. Bible verses have been woven like a scarlet thread throughout each piece. Some pieces are personal, and some were written for others. All were written with the purpose of encouraging hearts with the hope found in Christ. Realizing the Lord speaks to her heart through her writing, many hours have been spent seeking God for a word in due season. With a heart for hurting women, Cheryl uses words to minister hope and peace to wounded and broken hearts. If you listen carefully, you can hear songs of hope flowing throughout each piece. It is her prayer that the Lord will use the imagery penned in this collection to fill your heart with tidings of comfort and joy.
Download or read book Christmas Reflections written by James W. Moore and published by Dimensions For Living. This book was released on 2001 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of readings is by some of the best-loved Christian authors. Features four main sections, each centered around its own theme and comprised of four chapters. This book is appropriate for individual devotional reading and as a gift book.
Download or read book Christmas written by Heather Russell-Revesz and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The collection of quotes gathered in [this book] will hopefully remind readers what the holiday season is all about. In these inspired selections, all aspects of Christmas are celebrated, from favorite carols and hymns, to moving poetry and prose, to reflective quotes from notable authors and personalities."--p. [2-3] of cover.
Download or read book Renewed Christmas Blessings written by Molly Morris and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to "Renewed Christmas Blessings," a heartwarming collection that captures the essence of the holiday season through a blend of stories, reflections, and perhaps even a singular narrative. This book invites you to immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas, a time of joy, generosity, and renewal. The holiday season is more than just a time of festive decorations, gifts, and celebrations. It is a period rich with traditions, deep emotions, and the warmth of shared moments with loved ones. "Renewed Christmas Blessings" aims to evoke these cherished feelings, offering readers a glimpse into the many ways Christmas touches our lives and hearts. In these pages, you will find a variety of tales and reflections, each exploring different aspects of the holiday spirit. From the tender moments of family gatherings to the unexpected acts of kindness from strangers, these stories reflect the beauty and complexity of the season. Whether it's a touching narrative about a family's journey through a difficult time or a collection of musings on the meaning of Christmas, each piece is crafted to inspire, uplift, and renew your appreciation for this special time of year. The stories within "Renewed Christmas Blessings" are a celebration of hope, love, and the enduring spirit of Christmas. They remind us of the true meaning of the season-finding joy in the simple things, embracing the spirit of giving, and renewing our hearts with the warmth of community and compassion. As you journey through this collection, we hope you find comfort, joy, and a renewed sense of the blessings that Christmas brings. Whether you are looking to reflect on your own experiences or simply enjoy a good story, this book is a reminder of the magic and wonder that come with the holiday season.
Download or read book A Country Between written by Stephanie Saldaña and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Country Between reminds us that grief is as indispensable to joy as light is to shadow. Beautifully written, ardent and wise." —Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Secret Chord, People of the Book, and March Moving her family to a war zone was not a simple choice, but she's determined to find hope, love, and peace amid the conflict in the Middle East. When young mother Stephanie Saldana finds herself in an empty house at the beginning of Nablus road—the dividing line between East and West Jerusalem—she sees more than a Middle Eastern flash point. She sees what could be home. Before her eyes, the fragile community of Jerusalem opens, and she starts to build her family to outlast the chaos. But as her son grows, so do the military checkpoints and bomb sirens, and Stephanie must learn to bridge the gap between safety and home, always questioning her choice to start her family and raise her child in a country at war. A Country Between is a celebration of faith, language, and family—and a mother's discovery of how love can fill the spaces between what was once shattered, leaving us whole once more.
Download or read book Prepare Your Heart for a Great Christmas written by Maria Rodgers O'Rourke and published by . This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is perfect for women who want to get ready for December 25th in the true Christmas spirit, and not only survive the holidays but enjoy them -- with her mind, heart and soul intact! In the midst of the stress of holiday preparations, this handy book combines contemporary reflections with real life. From Thanksgiving Day through the first week of January, each day's pages include daily scriptures and space to write gratitude and to-do lists. Guaranteed to ease the mind and inspire the heart! This book is not for those who aspire to be Martha Stewart or Mother Teresa, but for all women who fall somewhere in between! Readers will discover: peace throughout the busy days, gratitude for the blessings of life, joy in rediscovering the anticipation of Christmas, and insights to carry the spirit of Christmas into the New Year. Celebrate a life filled with joy and blessings! Follow this book's simple formula and Prepare Your Heart for a Great Christmas.
