Download or read book Lean on God the Yuletide Way written by Shirley Rocke and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brothers, sisters, families, and friends, let us lean on God the yuletide way, and let us listen keenly to what he says. After all, God lived within our hearts to give us a brand-new start. All we need to do is come to God by faith, but please do not hesitate. God wants us to lean on him now because God has chosen us anyhow. So, brothers, sisters, families, and friends, let us lean on God the yuletide way, but let us “lean not unto thine own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5 KJV). In this book, Lean on God the Yuletide Way, Shirley Rocke shares the many reasons why we should lean on God the yuletide way. Shirley Rocke shares the many reasons why we should adhere to God’s commands, directions, and instructions in the Bible. Shirley Rocke also shares inspirational scripture references, testimonies, poems, hymns, reflections, and charismatic questions. Each chapter contains a compassionate prayer for those who are living with illnesses and for the catastrophes of this world. Someone once said, “Life is what you make it,” but what he or she failed to say is that we cannot make life without the lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

Download or read book Lean on God the Yuletide Way written by Shirley Rocke and published by Xlibris Us. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brothers, sisters, families, and friends, let us lean on God the yuletide way, and let us listen keenly to what he says. After all, God lived within our hearts to give us a brand-new start. All we need to do is come to God by faith, but please do not hesitate. God wants us to lean on him now because God has chosen us anyhow. So, brothers, sisters, families, and friends, let us lean on God the yuletide way, but let us "lean not unto thine own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5 KJV). In this book, Lean on God the Yuletide Way, Shirley Rocke shares the many reasons why we should lean on God the yuletide way. Shirley Rocke shares the many reasons why we should adhere to God's commands, directions, and instructions in the Bible. Shirley Rocke also shares inspirational scripture references, testimonies, poems, hymns, reflections, and charismatic questions. Each chapter contains a compassionate prayer for those who are living with illnesses and for the catastrophes of this world. Someone once said, "Life is what you make it," but what he or she failed to say is that we cannot make life without the lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

Download or read book When God Calls the Heart at Christmas written by Brian Bird and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Christmas in Hope Valley Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Whether it’s in the fictional town of Hope Valley in the early 1900s or in our lives today, nothing is more profound than celebrating God’s most important gift to the world. When God Calls the Heart at Christmas is about a celebration of faith, family, friends, and the most meaningful Yuletide traditions. Inspired by best-selling author Janette Oke and the Hallmark Channel original TV series When Calls the Heart, these twenty-five devotions not only explore “God-moments” from the series, but also commemorate favorite holiday recipes, stories, and traditions—many of them contributed by the Hearties, the beloved fans of the show. Journey with us to Hope Valley as we focus on all the reasons for this most blessed season. As shepherds and angels learned on that holy night so long ago, when God calls the heart at Christmas, you can expect a celebration.

Download or read book Love Found a Way written by Ron Mehl and published by WaterBrook Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique Christmas story collection with twelve tender reminders of why we celebrate. For two thousand years, mankind has celebrated the miracle of God's ultimate Gift, born in a Bethlehem manger - all because love found a way. Now eloquently capturing the true spirit of the holiday, well-known and loved author Dr. Ron Mehl tells the story of a God whose tenacious love would not - and did not - leave us lost and alone, but moved heaven and earth to rescue us, save us, adopt us...and so much more. In twelve worshipful readings, Dr. Mehl opens our eyes to the scope and dimensions of what the Almighty accomplished on our behalf by sending His Son into time and space on that first Christmas morning. A singularly heart-warming work by one of today's most acclaimed inspirational authors, Love Found a Way challenges readers to look beyond the ordinariness of the contemporary Christmas season to the glorious Gift that changes our lives forever.

Download or read book God s Way for Christmas written by White Stone Books and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exquisite and beautiful new book in the God's Way series, God's Way for Christmas embraces the holiday season, helping families and individuals alike to find delight, hopefulness, and a true sense of Christmas through heartwarming, true stories of God's compassion and grace. This book provides a special warmth behind each story--reminding readers that Christmas truly begins in the loving heart of the Father.

Download or read book All the Good written by Prof. Laceye C. Warner and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey Through Advent with John Wesley's Means of Grace. The season of Advent offers time and space for Christians to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas through reflecting on the story of salvation. In All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, a group of diverse Wesleyan scholars will take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. John Wesley’s emphasis upon practices of piety and mercy—or good works—drew from the larger Christian tradition. Such practices are often referred to as means of grace. Each chapter guides participants through one of the four weeks of Advent by reflecting on biblical passages in light of an aspect of Wesleyan means of grace highlighted by illustrations and stories. Readers will look at preparing the way for God, the impact and significance of prayer, the substance of good works and caring for others, and sharing God’s mission to the world. In this season of Advent as we await the birth of the Christ child remember and know God’s goodness and love for us. A DVD with weekly video segments and a comprehensive Leader Guide with small-group discussion questions are available separately to create a four-week study for Advent.

Download or read book His Holiday Family and The Christmas Children written by Margaret Daley and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new hope for the holidays His Holiday Family by Margaret Daley When a hurricane tears through a small Mississippi town, a daring rescue unites two heroes. Nurse Kathleen Hart is a single mom racked by guilt over her husband’s death. Firefighter Gideon O’Brien—orphaned as a young boy—has lost too many people he cared for. As Gideon helps Kathleen and her sons rebuild their home, they might learn that a romance built on faith can withstand the strongest of storms. The Christmas Children by Irene Brand All Carissa Whitmore wanted for Christmas was to regain her faith. Spending the holidays at a friend’s home in Yuletide seemed the perfect answer. But Carissa didn’t count on sharing the house with Paul Spencer, her friend’s brother, or the motherless family who’d been hiding out there. Could the miracle of the season give Carissa the family she’d always longed for?

Download or read book Yuletide Defender written by Sandra Robbins and published by Steeple Hill. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is a vigilante responsible for the murders of Lake City gang members? According to reporter Rachel Long's anonymous source, yes. The goal is to trigger a gang war—and her investigations lead Rachel to the heart of the battlegrounds. Which is where she finds handsome officer Matthew Franklin. The protective cop wants her out of harm's way. But she needs the raise from a big story to secure care for her special-needs sister. Rachel won't walk away, even though the vigilante is now aiming at a determined reporter—and a tailing cop—for a showdown just in time for Christmas.

Download or read book Yuletide Redemption written by Jill Kemerer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Mother’s Christmas Wish After an accident leaves Celeste Monroe to raise her baby nephew, all she wants is to provide one-year-old Parker with a happy life. She hopes taking a job caring for injured Sam Sheffield will help fulfill that goal. But Sam’s determination to avoid the world throws a wrench in her plans. Despite his best efforts, Sam can’t take his eyes off the pretty caretaker. Her strength and her loving nature has him falling for her—and her baby. But he refuses to burden them with a man who’s not whole. Can Celeste convince Sam he’s daddy—and husband—material in time for them to celebrate Christmas together?

Download or read book All the Good Devotions for the Season written by Prof. Laceye C. Warner and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey Through Advent with John Wesley's Means of Grace. The season of Advent offers time and space for Christians to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas through reflecting on the story of salvation. In All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, a group of diverse Wesleyan scholars will take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. John Wesley’s emphasis upon practices of piety and mercy—or good works—drew from the larger Christian tradition. Such practices are often referred to as means of grace. The devotional contains 28 daily devotions for the four weeks of Advent corresponding to the themes of Altogether Love, Altogether Hope, Altogether Joy, and Altogether Peace. Written by pastors and other leaders, the devotions celebrate and bring together the season of Advent and the best of our Wesleyan heritage. Additional resources sold separately include a book, Leader Guide, and a DVD with weekly video segments. Perfect for a small group Advent study.

Download or read book Twelve Classic Christmas Stories written by Timothy Larsen and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A feast of great literature—12 Classic Christmas Stories all in one volume! Celebrate this magical season with some of the greatest literary figures in history. The wisdom and warmth of Christmas are wrapped in the stories of beloved and gifted authors such as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, G. K. Chesterton, Willa Cather, Conan Doyle, Washington Irving, George MacDonald, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anthony Trollope, and other classic storytellers. Not only will you be immersed in the Christmas spirit, but you will draw from the insight of historian Dr. Timothy Larsen who introduces each tale, sharing with readers the history, background, and inspiration behind the literature. This collection invites us to contemplate and savor all that is good and true about God’s redemptive story and our call to be Christ-like. The stories call us to generosity, reconciliation, and sacrifice. They encourage us to live with joy and gratitude. Hope and wonder abound as gather your family around the fire and read aloud the Twelve Classic Christmas Stories. Increasing our love for great tales and for Christmas, this beautiful hardcover book is the perfect gift.

Download or read book Yuletide Redemption and The Pastor s Christmas Courtship written by Jill Kemerer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gift of healing Yuletide Redemption by Jill Kemerer All Celeste Monroe wants is to give her orphaned baby nephew a happy life. She hopes taking a job caring for injured Sam Sheffield will help fulfill that goal. Celeste’s strength and kindness have Sam falling for her—and her baby. But he refuses to burden them with a man who’s not whole. Can Celeste convince Sam he’s father—and husband—material in time for Christmas? The Pastor's Christmas Courtship by Glynna Kaye Jodi Thorpe's childhood vacation cabin seems the perfect place for her to heal her broken heart…and avoid Christmas cheer. After twelve years, nothing in Hunter Ridge has changed—except Garrett McCrae. The bad boy who was once her secret crush is now the town minister. And Garrett won't let her miss out on the joy of the holiday, even as he's about to leave for a mission halfway around the world…

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 Christmas Grace 31 Meditations and Declarations on the Greatest Gift Ever Given written by David A. Holland and published by Breakfast For Seven. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We’re all intimately acquainted with the details of the Christmas narrative, right? Who doesn’t know of the startling announcement to young Mary, the Magi, the Bethlehem stable, and the shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night? Yet, as David A. Holland reveals in this eye-opening new devotional, there is meaning, inspiration, life-transforming hope in these events that most believers have never seen. Like its predecessor devotional, Praying Grace: 55 Meditations and Declarations on the Finished Work of Christ, each day of this devotional illuminates a scripture or passage in a fresh and memorable way, leading readers to a deeper, fuller appreciation of all Christ accomplished for them, and of who they are in Him. Each day’s entry closes with a declarative prayer that trains believers in a profoundly powerful yet underappreciated form of praying—prayer by Word-based proclamation. Readers will discover: Why the familiar titles Wonderful, Counselor, and Prince of Peace don’t mean what we’ve assumed. What sign in the heavens the Wise Men may have seen, and how it may reveal the date of Jesus’ birth. What the miracle pregnancy of Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth, reveals about “slaying the giants” in your life. Key overlooked insights from the Christmas narrative that help you: rest in God’s faithfulness; overcome adversity; embrace and experience God’s good promises; and fall deeper in love with Jesus.

Download or read book The First Songs of Christmas written by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the songs of the first Christmas turn your heart toward God’s glory. During the holidays the musical tunes of the season are everywhere. Their nostalgic melodies warm our hearts. But the original Christmas songs are different; they lift our hearts to a holy God. They reveal the greatness, glory, and goodness of our Savior. Taking us beyond quaint imagery and feel-good lyrics, the Advent songs of the Bible unfold God’s redemptive plan for the world and His eternal purpose for the ages. Reflecting her own love for the season, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth offers meditations on the first two chapters of Luke’s gospel in The First Songs of Christmas. This 31-day Advent devotional shines new light on the ancient yet inspiring songs of Elizabeth, Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon. These readings will lead you to contemplate the loveliness and essence of Christmas. Let this book be your companion as you spend the days surrounding Christmas the way these men, women, and angels did, your gaze fixed on our great God and Savior.

Download or read book All the Good Leader Guide written by Prof. Laceye C. Warner and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey Through Advent with John Wesley's Means of Grace. The season of Advent offers time and space for Christians to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas through reflecting on the story of salvation. In All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, a group of diverse Wesleyan scholars will take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. John Wesley’s emphasis upon practices of piety and mercy—or good works—drew from the larger Christian tradition. Such practices are often referred to as means of grace. Each chapter guides participants through one of the four weeks of Advent by reflecting on biblical passages in light of an aspect of Wesleyan means of grace highlighted by illustrations and stories. Readers will look at preparing the way for God, the impact and significance of prayer, the substance of good works and caring for others, and sharing God’s mission to the world. The Leader Guide includes session outline for each group meeting with Scripture, prayer, opening activity, discussion questions, activity, and ending call to action. A DVD with weekly video segments and a book are available separately to create a four-week study for Advent.

Download or read book The Light Shines Through written by Carole A. Wageman and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - For Bible study groups, preaching, retreats - For new and not-so-new Christians seeking to connect Scripture with their personal lives today