Download or read book The War on Christmas written by Bodie Hodge and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it a bunch of pagan symbols "Christianized" for the celebration? Why is our concept of Christmas so important for those who don't believe in Jesus? Most may say Christmas is about the birth of Jesus, but are we truly worshiping Him or just celebrating the earthly gifts we give ourselves? Filled with family get-togethers, office parties, breaks from school, decorating the tree, and more, Christmas is a time of peace and love. So why has so much controversy clouded this sacred holiday? It has become ground zero in an ongoing culture war where Nativity scenes are nixed, Merry Christmas becomes Happy Holidays, and even the word "Christmas" is considered by some as offensive. Find the truth about Christmas and the Christian's response to a culture that seems to be declaring war.
Download or read book Guideposts for the Spirit written by Julie Hogan and published by Walker Large Print. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 100 stories from Guideposts magazine about enduring love of mothers by various authors.
Download or read book The History of Christmas written by Heather Lefebvre and published by CF4Kids. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of Christmas from Bethlehem to today Bible readings, questions, recipes and activities Beautiful colour illustrations
Download or read book The Beliefnet Guide to Islam written by Hesham A. Hassaballa and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise introduction to Islam offers a sophisticated and informative exploration of the history, beliefs, tenets, and practices of the second-largest religion in the world. There are 1.3 billion Muslims in the world today, yet Islam remains a misunderstood faith. In this day and age, when issues related to Islam are dominating current affairs, The Beliefnet® Guide to Islam takes readers into the heart of this global religion, describing its origins, its links to Judaism and Christianity, and its place and practices in the modern world. In clear, unbiased language, the authors outline the core beliefs that shape the daily lives of practicing Muslims: faith, prayer, charity, fasting and self-purification (during the period of Ramadan), and the Hajj (the annual pilgrimage to Mecca). They clarify the differences between the Sunni and the Shia, the two main branches of Islam, shedding light on a topic that has garnered attention during the current crises in Iraq and other parts of the Muslim world. Hassaballa and Helminski also look at the many misinterpretations of basic terms and beliefs that have had a serious impact on the relationship between Muslims and those who practice other religions, explaining such essentials as the meaning of jihad, Islamic teachings on the role of women in society, and much more. From the premier source of information on religion and spirituality, the Beliefnet® Guides introduce you to the major traditions, leaders, and issues of faith in the world today.
Download or read book Please Don t Wish Me a Merry Christmas written by Stephen M. Feldman and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly all discussions regarding the role of religion in American life build on two dominant assumptions: first, the separation of church and state is a constitutional principle that promotes democracy and equally protects the religious freedom of all Americans, especially religious outgroups; and second, this principle emerges as a uniquely American contribution to political theory. In Please Don't Wish Me a Merry Christmas, Stephen M. Feldman challenges both these assumptions. He argues that the separation of church and state primarily manifests and reinforces Christian domination in American society. Furthermore, Feldman reveals that the separation of church and state did not first arise in America, either at the time of the constitutional framing or later. In challenging the dominant story of the separation of church and state, Please Don't Wish Me a Merry Christmas follows the historical path of two institutions - the Christian church and the state - from the origins of Christianity forward to the present day. Feldman thus focuses on the workings of power in a specific context: he interprets the development of Christian social power vis-a-vis the state and religious minorities, particularly the prototypical religious outgroup, Jews.
Download or read book Merry Christmas Faith Xmas Activity Book written by XmasSt and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merry Christmas Faith is a personalized kids activity book, it includes personalized crosswords, word searches, number puzzles, jokes, drawing and coloring >It is suitable for children between 6-11 years old It is a unique Christmas present for Faith, and is the perfect gift this Xmas This personalized book is also available for other names This is a great gift for children and an amazing keepsake for parents
Download or read book May You Have a Merry Christmas written by John H. Leith and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. John H. Leith (1919-2002) enjoyed Christmas. He appreciated it especially as a celebration of the goodness of this world that God not only created but also, in the incarnation of Jesus Christ, entered, blessed with his presence, and redeemed. And at Christmas he especially wanted to be in contact with, and to minister to, those whom he loved, those whom he had taught, and those whom he cherished as colleagues in the Christian and Reformed ministry of preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. This little book comprises a collection of Leith's Christmas letters to his former ministerial students at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. The letters grew lengthier and richer through the years. We have gathered them here so that others may enjoy reading them also.
Download or read book Beautiful Christmas written by and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-25 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful Christmas is a 64-page coloring book for children aged 5-12. As they color Christ in the cave or the shepherds glorifying God with the angels, they are cultivating their own sensibility to beauty while learning to recognize some of the meaningful symbols, elements, and motifs of the Church. May this small book bless those children who color and create within its pages.
Download or read book A Christmas Tree for Jesus written by Susan Jones and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming children's book to remind us of God's great gift at Christmastime. The forest friends are excited to decorate their community’s tree in a very special way. In a sort of show and tell, each animal will add an ornament on a certain day until the tree is covered with beautiful handmade ornaments. But these aren’t just any ornaments—the animals have been asked to bring an ornament that shows something amazing they know about Jesus. As more and more ornaments adorn the tree, Little Mouse begins to panic about her turn. It seems like all the answers are taken! It’s not until she looks deep inside that she sees the greatest miracle of all—that Jesus came for her . . . and every one of us. A Christmas Tree for Jesus is the follow-up to the heartwarming Christmas storybooks, A Birthday Party for Jesus, Everyone Is Invited to Christmas, A Christmas Pageant for Jesus, and A Christmas Journey for Jesus. This picture book will offer young children a fun, relatable story of forest friends who discover how special they are to God and that the greatest gifts can’t be wrapped.
Download or read book God Made Christmas written by Jess Stainbrook and published by Integrity Publishers. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the story of Jesus' birth with tabbed pages, for very young children.
Download or read book Country Faith Christmas written by Deborah Evans Price and published by . This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully-designed book featuring Christmas reflections from 50 country music stars. From fond memories to personal recipes, family traditions and favorite carols, Country Faith Christmas puts a spotlight on how 50 of America's favorite country music artists celebrate the Christmas season. Country music fans will enjoy full-color photos and vignettes from artists such as Luke Bryan, Reba McIntyre, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Steven Curtis Chapman, Darius Rucker, Brenda Lee, and Jason Aldean. Country Faith Christmas makes a beautiful coffee table book, serves as a delightful gift, and provides a fun way for fans to share the joys of the Christmas season with their favorite stars.
Download or read book Hidden Christmas written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes the perfect gift for the Christmas holiday—a profoundly moving and intellectually provocative examination of the nativity story Even people who are not practicing Christians think they are familiar with the story of the nativity. Every Christmas displays of Baby Jesus resting in a manger decorate lawns and churchyards, and songs about shepherds and angels fill the air. Yet despite the abundance of these Christian references in popular culture, how many of us have examined the hard edges of this biblical story? In his new book Timothy Keller takes readers on an illuminating journey into the surprising background of the nativity. By understanding the message of hope and salvation within the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth, readers will experience the redeeming power of God’s grace in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Download or read book A Christmas Journey for Jesus written by Susan Jones and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming Christmas picture book that teaches the joy of giving and points to Jesus, the greatest gift of all Badger tells the animals that he has a very special way to celebrate Christmas Day this year. He asks them to pack up the finest foods they can find and some special gifts—they are going to journey to another area of the forest for a celebration. But when they arrive, the animals are confused why they can’t begin tearing open gifts and enjoying all the foods . . . until Badger introduces them to the neighboring animals who live there and they experience the joy of sharing with those who don’t have as much. A Christmas Journey for Jesus is the follow-up to the heartwarming Christmas storybooks, A Birthday Party for Jesus, Everyone Is Invited to Christmas, and A Christmas Pageant for Jesus. Beautifully illustrated by Lee Holland, this picture book will offer young children a fun, relatable story of forest friends who discover that it is truly more blessed to give than to receive.
Download or read book Guideposts for the Spirit written by Julie Hogan and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the "best of the best" from Guideposts, known the world over for its heartwarming and touching stories of faith. Here are sixty-four stories abut the true gifts of Christmas -- answered prayers, real-life angels, and inexplicable miracles -- some from well-known names. The stories included here are stories of people who gained a greater understanding of the true meaning of Christmas, some through a word or gesture from their fellowman, others through a miraculous event that could only have come from God. Here is a small book packed from cover to cover with the spirit of Christmas and all its joy. Book jacket.
Download or read book Noble Brother written by Hesham A. Hassaballa and published by . This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic tale of the life and ministry of the Prophet Muhammad has been told for centuries. Rarely, however, has it been recounted entirely in poetic verse. Noble Brother, now in its second printing, does just that. By recounting Islam's sacred history in poetry, Noble Brother appeals to both Muslims and non-Muslims alike, making learning about the Prophet Muhammad a unique, fun, and engaging experience. This new version contains never before published poems about the Prophet Muhammad's life, as well as an epic telling of some of the most amazing stories of the Prophet's extraordinary character.
Download or read book A Miracle Under the Christmas Tree written by Jennifer Basye Sander and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with remarkable true stories of the kindness of strangers and the blessings of answered prayers, this collection with its small miracles truly captures the spirit of the season. They remind us that the greatest gifts in life can't be gift wrapped.
Download or read book I Believe written by JoAnne Simmons and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is a time for hope, for celebrations, for reflecting on the things that matter most, and for worshipping the Baby who would become the Savior. I Believe: The Meaning of Christmas and the Baby Who Started it All is a simple devotional of faith-building topics that surround the Christmas season. Covering themes like Old Testament prophecy, the nativity, celebrations from around the world, carols, and today’s Christmas traditions, I Believe has something for everyone. Great for personal use, family devotions, or as thoughtful holiday gifts.
