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Author: Constance Messer
Publisher: WestBow Press
Published: 2015-05-27
Total Pages: 17
ISBN-13: 1490876219
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The story concerns two young boys who are upset because the baby Jesus is missing from the nativity scene in the churchs yard. They go on a hunt for the baby Jesus, and the story ends happily. The story reminds us that Jesus took time for children, and we should listen to their cries.
Author: Bernadette Nason
Publisher:
Published: 2020-11-17
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780998784823
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Inspired by her mother's attempts to create joyful traditions in tough times, and by Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Bernadette Nason has been forever striving to find the perfect Christmas, even though childhood memories haunt her. When she reads that her hometown of Winchester is vying for the coveted title of "Most Christmassy Town in Britain," she's gobsmacked. Most Christmassy town? Snort! Not on your nelly! And, suddenly, the ghosts of Christmases past are back, and Nason is reflecting on the consequences of deep-rooted family rituals. Blending humor and humanity, nostalgia and glee, with a bit of slapstick thrown in for good measure, Nason embarks on a compelling voyage-from 1960s Britain to strife-torn Libya, indulgent Dubai to present-day "everything's bigger in" Texas-in search of an elusive Christmas she's not sure exists. In this stirring memoir, rich with offbeat adventures, she examines her pessimism, restores a cheerful attitude to the Holidays, and discovers there's more to 25th December than holly, mistletoe, and sherry.
Author: Vicki Berger Erwin
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780570049715
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →After Elizabeth's youth group buys the figure of a baby Jesus for their congregation's nativity set, its disappearance coincides with a rash of jewel thefts in the area.
Author: Paul D Little
Publisher: Romans Road Publishing
Published: 2019-06
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 9780998836751
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Jesus has been quite literally been stolen. Much like the plastic baby Jesus figurines that pranksters frequently steal from outdoor Nativity sets at Christmastime, He's been taken from His rightful position and is being used by various groups to support their own agendas, versus His. He's being held captive by those who have less than pure motives in wanting to use His persona to justify their own personal beliefs, lifestyle choices, and worldviews. Jesus is missing in modern day America and we need to find Him so that He can be presented to the world as He truly is, not how infinite groups with private agendas would like for Him to be. Who is Jesus? Is He truly the "tolerant" savior championed by the left? Or, is He the conservative savior championed by the right? He can't possibly stand with all the disparate sides on all issues, so where does He really stand on important and divisive social issues? Is He a socialist? Is He a liberal? Is He a conservative? Does he even care about politics at all? If you ask twenty different people about Jesus today, you'll likely get twenty different Jesus's presented to you as the "real" Jesus. Christians just can't seem to agree on what He stands for. Even Buddhists, Muslims, and atheists are writing books that offer their own takes on who Jesus is. So who, or what, can you believe about the most talked about, written about, and studied man in the history of the world? Only by answering the question of who stole Jesus and discovering who Jesus wasn't, and still isn't, can we come to a clear understanding of who Jesus was, and still is. Once the truth is uncovered, we'll see that Jesus is still sitting where He's always been, on the right hand of the Throne of God; and we'll see that the stolen Jesus was just an imposter all along. Who Stole Jesus? will answer all of these questions and will lead us to the discovery of the real Jesus, who is the same as He always has been: yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Author: Jean Gietzen
Publisher: Multnomah
Published: 2009-01-16
Total Pages: 61
ISBN-13: 9780307565365
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This true story by author Jean Gietzen will unwrap the warmth of the real meaning of Christmas. Charmingly illustrated by Lila Rose Kennedy, it is a gift to treasure and share and will remind you of the joy of giving, and touch the hearts of all who receive it. From the Hardcover edition.
Author: DVM Jennifer Doll
Publisher: Booklocker.com
Published: 2018-01-30
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781634925365
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →You'd imagine a veterinarian living in rural Iowa would lead an only semi-exciting life of small animal and farm animal work. Perhaps, at best, she could hope for a few interesting stories worthy of a place in a James Herriot book. But stereotypes be damned, as far as Jennifer Doll DVM is concerned.
Author: Frank McCourt
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 0007261691
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A beautifully illustrated Christmas story from one of the world's most loved writers.
Author: Allie Brosh
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-10-29
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1451666187
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →#1 New York Times Bestseller “Funny and smart as hell” (Bill Gates), Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half showcases her unique voice, leaping wit, and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every time Allie Brosh posts something new on her hugely popular blog Hyperbole and a Half the internet rejoices. This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features more than fifty percent new content, with ten never-before-seen essays and one wholly revised and expanded piece as well as classics from the website like, “The God of Cake,” “Dogs Don’t Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving,” and her astonishing, “Adventures in Depression,” and “Depression Part Two,” which have been hailed as some of the most insightful meditations on the disease ever written. Brosh’s debut marks the launch of a major new American humorist who will surely make even the biggest scrooge or snob laugh. We dare you not to. FROM THE AUTHOR: This is a book I wrote. Because I wrote it, I had to figure out what to put on the back cover to explain what it is. I tried to write a long, third-person summary that would imply how great the book is and also sound vaguely authoritative—like maybe someone who isn’t me wrote it—but I soon discovered that I’m not sneaky enough to pull it off convincingly. So I decided to just make a list of things that are in the book: Pictures Words Stories about things that happened to me Stories about things that happened to other people because of me Eight billion dollars* Stories about dogs The secret to eternal happiness* *These are lies. Perhaps I have underestimated my sneakiness!
Author: Jami Amerine
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2017-10-03
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 0736970649
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →“Stolen Jesus does not shy away from the hurts inflicted by messed-up religion, yet this is the funniest Christian book I have read. Thank God for honest authors like Jami Amerine who are brave enough to write about life as it is.” Paul Ellis, author of Stuff Jesus Never Said and Letters from Jesus Candid, vulnerable, and raw, popular blogger Jami Amerine delivers a hilarious memoir of her search for an authentic relationship with Jesus in a sea of impersonators. Raised in the Mormon church, Jami Amerine was excommunicated for apostasy before she was even old enough to be baptized. This experience left her curious about all things religious and set her on a path that would introduce her to many apparitions of Jesus over the years. It wasn’t until Jami stole a portrait of Jesus from a local YMCA storage closet and gave Him a home on her mantel that she began to ponder why the bad stuff of religion tends to stick the hardest. In Stolen Jesus Jami sets out to strip all her preconceived notions of Jesus to discover His genuine character. In doing so she discovers the real Jesus when she stops trying to fit Him in a box and allows Him to be her all-in-all. Jami’s frank, tell-it-like-it-is writing style is full of the kinds of self-deprecating anecdotes that will have you laughing and crying all at the same time.
Author: Collin Hansen
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2019-04-17
Total Pages: 105
ISBN-13: 1433562685
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"This book will prove to be a spiritual tonic for pastors." —Thomas R. Schreiner This book offers pastors examples of long-term faithfulness in ministry and practical wisdom from veteran pastors for real-life issues. Attending to your personal spiritual life (Tim Keller) Leaving a church (D. A. Carson) Crafting sermons week after week (Bryan Chapell) Facing criticism (Dan Doriani) Pastoring a church you wouldn't attend (Tom Ascol) Caring for your wife in the midst of criticism (Juan R. Sanchez with Jeanine D. Sanchez) Feeling deserted by members leaving (Dave Harvey) Pastoring a small church that seems insignificant (Mark McCullough) Experiencing burnout (John Starke) Shepherding a church that has outgrown your gifts (Scott Patty) Handling financial burdens (Brandon Shields) Doubting your calling (Jeff Robinson Sr.)
