For many Christians, Advent and Christmas have simply become just another time of year, albeit more frenetic. It is for them that Mark Villano has written Time to Get Ready.

How might a house look for Christmas based on what each Gospel says about it? In Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes, beautiful illustrations from architect Kevin Burns reimagine each of the four Gospels as a house, which the church visits at Christmas. In each section, Cynthia M. Campbell reflects on the distinctive perspective of the birth of Jesus or the incarnation offered by each Gospel. Suitable for individual or group study, Christmas in the...

"Christmas Tales" presents a captivating compilation of enchanting narratives penned by the young and talented author, Vinayak Singh Oberoi. At just 17 years old, Vinayak's stories brim with imagination and warmth, offering readers a delightful glimpse into the magic of the holiday season through ten delightful tales.Within the pages of this book, Vinayak takes readers on a whimsical journey through snow-covered landscapes and twinkling lights, inviting...

Behold is an old-fashioned word we rarely hear these days. It's not in most modern translations of the Bible. Yet Pamela Hawkins says this word softens the edges of her heart. "I cannot say this word without moving, without extending and lifting a hand, palm open, toward the object of my attention," she remarks. Enter Advent this year with an attitude of curious expectancy and trustful anticipation. Linger for a while and pay close attention to the...

The child in Bethlehem would grow up to be a friend of sinners, not a friend of Rome. He would spend his life with the ordinary and the unimpressive. He would pay deep attention to lepers and cripples, to the blind and the beggar, to prostitutes and fishermen, to women and children. He would announce the availability of a kingdom different from Herod's. A kingdom where blessings-full value and worth with God-was now conferred on the poor in spirit...

• Both practical and scholarly. • Offers a new perspective on Advent, including resources. Everyone knows that Advent is about waiting, but author William H. Petersen asks, What Are We Waiting For? In this book, he argues for a liturgical renewal in the life and mission of the Church by proposing an expanded, seven-week observance of Advent, taking its cue from the shape and substance of the Revised Common Lectionary, while noting (and critiquing)...

The world changed forever one Bethlehem night. Best-selling author Charles R. Swindoll invites us to sit back and enjoy his personal and engaging retelling of the first Christmas story. Combining both regal mystery and humble human experience, the book focuses on four major characters: Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, and Immanuel. A Bethlehem Christmas provides biblical insight with the heart and warmth of a gifted storyteller to bring what happened at the...

EL NARANJA NO ES DECISIVAMENTE UN COLOR NAVIDEÑO, ¿O SÍ? El rojo es el color de los ornamentos, las luces y el abrigo de Papá Noel. El verde es el color de los árboles de Navidad, como el acebo, y el muérdago. Estos son los colores tradicionales que representan la Navidad. Pero, ¿será posible que el naranja sea en realidad el color de la temporada? El naranja representa cambio y la primera Navidad estaba llena de cambios. Este devocional de...

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the weeks leading up to Christmas, we sometimes forget what it's all about. These 29 daily Advent devotions help readers attend to the gospel story of Jesus in deeper, more meaningful ways. After reading the selected Scripture verse for the day, Bullis's short devotional reading will help you unpack deeper meanings of the text. Then, through guided reflection, prayer, and journaling, you'll engage in this time...

Step into the home and heart of Robin McGraw at Christmastime! Robin McGraw conveys her favorite aspects of Christmas-Christmas in My Home, Christmas in My Neighborhood, Christmas in My Thoughts, and Christmas in My Heart-and invites you to share in the beauty of the season. This Christmas, celebrate with Robin and her family, and experience the joy found in creating and sharing traditions, the hope we can have throughout all circumstances, and the...