"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.'" —Luke 2:8-11 With the Christmas hustle and bustle of gift shopping, cookie making, and holiday decorating, you'll need to remember to step away and reflect. This book provides an oasis of piety and consideration. From Advent to the Epiphany, this moving new collection features six weekly introductions, thirty-seven daily devotionals, and thirty-seven stories that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. And with real-life accounts of Christmas miracles following each biblical passage, this book is sure to provide holiday warmth for Christians everywhere.

The stories in this inspiring collection are joyous reminders of what the holidays are all about. Written by people just like you, these uplifting stories celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. You and your family will be thoroughly entertained by the celebrations, merriment, and revelations that fill these pages. You will immediately feel the holiday spirit as you share in the moving experiences featured in this volume, such as: Five poor children pool their money from months of raking leaves, shoveling snow, and babysitting to buy their hardworking father an unexpected gift War-weary U.S. soldiers in Cambodia share holiday memories and goodie-boxes from home In sixty years of marriage, a husband never gets his wife the perfect gift . . . but she'll never tell, because he's the perfect husband A mall Santa who knows American Sign Language brings joy to a deaf six-year-old There's no time like the holidays for the heartwarming stories found in A Cup of Comfort for Christmas!

A collection of menus and entertaining and decorating ideas for six teas to celebrate Christmas.

Christmas should be a joyous time. But this year the celebration is overshadowed in sickness, sorrow, and disappointment. Seeing her grandmother struggle with pain and sadness, Emily decided to share a story that she's never told anyone. As old memories live again through her words, two broken hearts find healing and comfort—and the courage to celebrate Christmas once again. Tidings of Comfort & Joy reminds us to share the bonds of faith and family that Christmas represents whatever the circumstances or season.

Introduces more than five hundred suggestions for holiday crafts, decorating tips, and food and entertaining ideas for Christmas, with instructions and patterns for crafters of different skill levels.

Available for the first time since its original publication more than fifty years ago, Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm is a charming collection whose hilarious title story features Christmas dinner with the Starkadders before Flora's arrival. With Adam playing Santa while draped in Mrs. Starkadders's shawls, the family shares their traditional "Christmas pudding"-a mélange containing random objects of doom foretelling the coming year: a coffin nail for death, a bad sixpence for financial ruin, and a menthol cone to indicate that the lucky recipient will go "blind wi' headache." These lively tales will delight anyone who loves Stella Gibbons and her signature wit.

As every writer knows, keeping the faith isn't always easy. On those days when you find yourself literally at a loss for words, you may long for a little writer's TLC. In A Cup of Comfort for Writers, you'll meet more than fifty writers who, just like you, have faced down that empty page and won! From a woman who enters an elite writing program at the age of forty, and proceeds to blow "the pros" away, to a man who wins his wife's hand by writing her countless love letters. Whether you're already published or as yet undiscovered, A Cup of Comfort for Writers will inspire you, motivate you, and fuel the fire that keeps you writing.

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Do you go through the Christmas season feeling pressured, empty, inadequate, or depressed? Maybe you need some gentle, constructive, self-help therapy—Christmas Therapy. Insightful guidelines and enchanting illustrations—alive with color—will help you rediscover in your heart the magic, the meaning, and the mystery of this blessed time.

Warm gingerbread, the smell of fresh pine and loved ones gathered 'round...it's Christmastime! Filled with heartfelt memories, the tastiest recipes and homespun gifts to delight family & friends, Cozy Christmas Comforts is sure to become a holiday favorite. For Cozy Christmas Comforts we've selected the yummiest recipes for the holidays. Warm up on a chilly evening with simmering Slow-Cooker Chicken & Apples…enjoy Peppermint Eggnog Punch and Snowdrift Snack Mix with family & friends while trimming the tree. On Christmas morning, gather everyone together for a scrumptious breakfast of Cream Cheesy Scrambled Eggs and Caramel Sticky Rolls just like Grandma used to make. For a memorable Christmas dinner, what could be better than Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast, Holiday Sweet Potato Puffs and Angel Cream Biscuits? We've included delightful desserts too, like Cran-Apple Cobbler and Cherry Snowballs. You'll also find heartfelt Christmas memories plus simple decorating ideas and homemade gifts that everyone on your Christmas list will love. So pour yourself a steamy mug of hot cocoa and curl up by the fire…it's that time of year again!