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Christmas is the season most difficult to grasp and understand in all its spiritual richness. The sentimentality and commercialism that dominate the season tend to obscure the profound mystery at its heart: the Incarnation. God with Us provides the perfect way to slow down and reconnect with the liturgical and sacramental traditions that illuminate the meaning of Christmas and the Incarnation.
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This Advent book invites readers to commit to the practice of daily prayer. The collection of meditations from The Upper Room daily devotional guide is arranged to coordinate with the themes of the four candles on an Advent wreath: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. Meditations are included for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Sunday after Christmas. A complete Leader's Guide for small groups and instructions for making an Advent wreath are included....
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This traditional English Christmas carol was first published in 1780 and still delights children and families today. Each new verse builds upon the last, making this cumulative poem fun for young learners to chant along with, and count each of the twelve days of creative gifts given by "my true love." As each verse ends with "…and a partridge in a pear tree," children will become familiar with the words and easily remember this engaging poem.
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Reflections on the wonder of Christmas by Christianity's most beloved writers.
A Light Has Dawned recovers the best Advent and Christmas articles from half a century of Christianity Today. Guiding the reader through Advent, Christmas, and the climax of Epiphany and including contributions by Billy Graham, Tim Keller, Elisabeth Elliot, Ruth Bell Graham, Eugene Peterson, and more. A Light Has Dawned will inspire readers with the wonder of Advent and...
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Pamela Dalton's exquisite, intricate scissor-cut illustrations wonderfully illuminate The Story of Christmas. Deeply reverent, richly detailed, and teeming with life, Dalton's images follow the story of the Nativity from the appearance of the Angel, to the shepherds who came from the fields, and to the three wise men who followed the star to pay respect for their new king. Working in a Pennsylvania-German folk-art tradition, rich with lovingly rendered...
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Perfect for reading aloud, this charming collection of holiday tales is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas. Fifteen seasonal stories begin with the Clement Clarke Moore classic, "The Night Before Christmas," which sets the mood for other lesser-known gems that recount tales of adventure, surprise, humor, and goodwill. Heartwarming illustrations from the 1926 edition complement "The Christmas Tree that...
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This commemorative collector's edition celebrates twenty-years of the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square's beloved Christmas show-an annual tradition enjoyed by millions, both live on stage and through its holiday season broadcast on PBS stations, where it has earned Grammy and Emmy® awards and nominations. Each year the show is hosted by a distinguished special guest, including Jane Seymour, Tom Brokaw, Kristen Chenoweth, and Hugh Bonneville....
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Stretching from ancient times to the late medieval period, Traditional Japanese Literature spans both high and popular styles and contains key examples of poetry, drama, prose fiction, and essays. Its depth and breadth have made the anthology an indispensable resource for classroom and individual study. For this abridged edition, Shirane retains substantial excerpts from such masterworks as The Tale of Genji, The Tales of the Heike, The Pillow Book,...
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Season of the year, of church, and of life can too easily flow right into the next. Taking time to mark occasions-stopping to look around-gives us the chance to breathe, see something new, and break the cycle of sameness. Be Ready takes the heart of Advent-waiting, preparation, readying-to new places, engaging the spirit found within ministries of relief, refugees, preparedness, and recovery, alongside the sacred texts of the Advent season.
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The 12 Days of Christmas was used by Celtic peoples who believe the Christ Consciousness is a level of understanding of our unity with the Creator that has practical application in our lives. This knowledge lives within you and can be accessed through your intimate and infinite relationship with the Creator. The Ceremony contains simply profound tools embodied in its symbols and form that can awaken, stir and ignite these powers in your life, so you...
14) Abide With Us
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The Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem closes the invitation "O come to us, abide with us, our God, Emmanuel" - the hope, prayer and ultimately the knowledge that God is with us in our quiet moments, whether that's in the holy manger of Jesus' birth or the sacred moments amid a frenetic season that calls us to do just about anything other than abide with our God. Abide With Us is a daily devotional walks us through the four weeks that lead...
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The perfect collection to read this season, Christmas Classics for Children features seven stories written by beloved children's authors especially for the holidays. Stories include A Christmas Dream and How It Came True by Louisa May Alcott, A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Lill's Adventures in Santa Claus Land by Ella Farman, Sophie May and Ellis Towne, How Christmas Came to the Santa...
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This Advent, don't just light candles--ignite hearts. Imagine the voice of God taking on a new sound as robust and diverse as the world in which we live. Add the voices of the silenced and invisible to the Advent narrative of birth and the power of redemption to see the familiar tale in fresh, creative, and revolutionary stories of triumph and wonder. Written by a diverse group of the church's newest leaders, Partners in Prayer 2016 will help you...
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A classic Christmas story featuring all the magic of Santa combined with the magic of your favorite city, state, or country.
It's the night before Christmas and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care-will Santa visit your house? Follow Santa's journey in this magical retelling of a Christmas classic starring the locations and landmarks that make the place where you live special!
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Every day, discover an amazing Christmas tale!Written by the greatest storytellers (Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, François Coppee, Susan Coolidge...), these 35 traditional stories will keep you waiting until D-day. This collection is divided among stories for young children and older ones. Each story is fraught with the true Christmas spirit. If you like Christmas storybooks then simply get this one!
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Read along with Disney in this animated storybook! Readers can watch as snow falls, presents are shared, and beloved Disney characters appear to move across the page as each picture changes. Starring characters from films such as Finding Nemo, Cars, Lady and the Tramp, and other favorites, this animated storybook, featuring word-for-word narration and games, brings home the wonder of the holidays in an all-new way!
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During Advent we think about a wondrous mystery: that God chose to become human and lived among us. The Savior of the world was born a vulnerable child. The king who will rule all of creation lies in a humble manger. The Wondrous Mystery invites readers to reflect on several paradoxes that make up the Advent season: light and darkness, peace and strife, solitude and community, simplicity and complexity.
This daily Advent reader incorporates meditations...
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