The Legend of the Christmas Prayer

The Legend of the Christmas Prayer
Author: Brian Morgan
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-10-03
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN: 9780849996658

Morgan touches the hearts of readers through a folk tale in which a man learns the true meaning of Christmas. Readers who discover this stirring legend will find prayers for each of the 12 days before Christmas, girded with beloved passages of appropriate Scripture.

The Power of Christmas Prayer

The Power of Christmas Prayer
Author: Stormie Omartian
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780736910040

The events surrounding a baby born long ago come to life as a family Christmas devotional. Drawing from Old Testament prophecies and New Testament accounts of Matthew and Luke, Omartian gives the story of the birth of Jesus a personal, down-to-earth flavor.

The Purpose of Christmas

The Purpose of Christmas
Author: Rick Warren
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1471108449

In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren tells the most wonderful story of all - the story of God come to earth in the form of a human infant. Warren goes back to that day long ago when the baby Jesus was born in the manger. In this clarion call to 'remember the reason for the season', readers are taken back in time to the simple origins of a baby who changed history forever. Warren gives readers an intimate look into his family heritage as he shares the fifty-year-old Warren Christmas tradition of having a birthday party for Jesus. Through stirring imagery and compelling insights, this book celebrates the significance and promise of this cherished holiday.

A Confident Mom

A Confident Mom
Author: Renee Swope
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2022-02-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493426699

Do you long to go to bed at night knowing you've done the best you could with what you have as a mom and made a difference in your child's life--even if you can't see it yet? It's easy to compare yourself to other moms and set unrealistic expectations that make you doubt you're doing enough. You need hope and encouragement to help you find a new place to start on the days you're tempted to quit! Sharing vulnerable stories of her own struggles and doubts, award-winning author, popular speaker, and mom of three Renee Swope is a friend, cheerleader, and mentor who will come alongside to help you find purpose and meaning in the challenges and adventures of motherhood. By unpacking powerful truths of grace and love God used to rescue her from discouragement and guilt that buried her in the dirt of defeat, Renee fills this book with hope, wisdom, and practical help every mom needs. Let Renee show you simple ways to give your child what they need most through the power of heart-centered parenting that is character-focused and relationship-driven. This book will transform not only the way you parent but also the way see yourself as a mom and as a child of God.

A Christmas Prayer

A Christmas Prayer
Author: Kimberla Lawson Roby
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2012-04-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1455526029

Alexis Fletcher hasn't had a merry Christmas in five years-not since her mother passed away in this drama filled book from New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby. Every December she remembers the joy her mother brought to everyone during the holiday season and feels the pain of her absence, even more so now that she and her sister are barely speaking. More than anything, Alexis wishes her family could be whole again. However, with her wedding fast approaching, Alexis might just be ready to make some holiday memories with a family of her own. Alexis's fiance, Chase Dupont, is everything she ever dreamed of. He's kind, handsome, fully supportive of Alexis's career, and the CEO of a large company. But outside forces threaten to derail this happy couple from ever reaching the altar. As tensions rise, a dramatic event causes Alexis to question everything. Will fate give her what she needs to finally embrace the season that has brought her so much pain? Will Alexis get her wish for a happy holiday? Or will her Christmas prayer go unanswered?

My Christmas Prayer

My Christmas Prayer
Author: Amy Parker
Publisher: HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Total Pages: 7
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0718099524

Christmas is a time for family fun, twinkly lights, and cozy cocoa! It is also a precious time to remember Jesus and the gift of His birth. My Christmas Prayer will help children celebrate the true reason for the season of Christmas.

God Gave Us Family

God Gave Us Family
Author: Lisa Tawn Bergren
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1601428774

Little Pup’s wolf family is on their way to a special reunion—with lots of cousins, games, roasting marshmallows, and fun! As the young wolf thinks about different kinds of families, it’s the perfect opportunity for Mama and Papa to teach their inquisitive child about the families that God brings together. Some families are big and others are small, some are led by grandparents or just one parent, and some families include adopted little ones– yet each family is truly special. Even the members of Little Pup’s pack make up an important role in his family, although they sometimes pester him. Papa gently reminds his son… “We need to love the family God gave us.” A heartwarming and colorful addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series, this tale will delight young hearts and help them understand how families of all types reflect God’s unconditional love.

Hope When It Hurts

Hope When It Hurts
Author: Sarah Walton
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2017-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1784980749

Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Hurt is real. But so is hope. Kristen and Sarah have walked through, and are walking in, difficult times. So these thirty biblical reflections are full of realism about the hurts of life-yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life. This book will gently encourage and greatly help any woman who is struggling with suffering-whether physical, emotional or psychological, and whether for a season or for longer. It is a book to buy for yourself, or to buy for a member of your church or friend. For anyone who is hurting, this book will give hope, not just for life beyond the suffering, but for life in the suffering. Each chapter contains a biblical reflection, with questions and prayers, and a space for journaling.

True Love Dates

True Love Dates
Author: Debra K. Fileta
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2013-10-08
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0310336805

It is possible to find true love through dating. In True Love Dates, Debra Fileta encourages singles not to "kiss dating goodbye" but instead to experience a season of dating as a way to find real love. Through powerful, real-life stories and Fileta's personal journey, this book offers profound insights from the expertise of a professional counselor. Christians are looking for answers to finding true love. They are disillusioned with the church that has provided little practical application in the area of love and relationships. They're bombarded by Christian books that shun dating, idolize courting, fixate on spirituality, and in the end, offer little real relationship help. True Love Dates provides honest help for dating by providing a guide into vital relationship essentials. Debra is a professional Christian counselor who reaches millions with her popular blog, Truelovedates.com, and her book offers sound advice grounded in Christian spirituality. She delivers insight, direction, and counsel when it comes to entering the world of dating and learning to do it right the first time around. Drawing on the stories and struggles of hundreds of young men and women who have pursued the search for true love, Fileta helps readers bypass unnecessary pain while focusing on the things that really matter in the world of dating.

A Prayer for Christmas Morning

A Prayer for Christmas Morning
Author: Henry Van Dyke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 20
Release: 1994-09-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780517118337

A charming stocking stuffer, this lovely Christmas prayer has illuminated, five-color decorations throughout and a three-piece ribbon marker. Full-color design.***Color illus.