Holidays category: 1566 books

Heiligabend 2015 predigte der Ratsvorsitzende der EKD nicht im Kerzenschein einer Kirche, sondern auf dem Münchner Hauptbahnhof vor geflüchteten Menschen auf der Suche nach Schutz. Gott und Welt gehören zusammen, weil Gott sich mitten in dieser Welt gezeigt hat: Das, so das Credo des evangelischen...

When Bill and Sharon arrive in Maysville, they feel it is the answer to their dreams. Bill, the new pastor at Central Church, has finally achieved the status he desires. Sharon is thrilled about her new teaching post at the local Community College. However, upon encountering Benny, a wealthy and...

Under Wraps is an all-church Advent experience that explores the character of God described in the Old Testament and then revealed through Jesus Christ. Through small group resources for all ages, teaching video, worship ideas and visuals, sermon lead-in videos, and preaching guides, all areas of...

Each Gospel, in its own way, leads us on the Advent journey of preparation for Christ’s coming. Awaiting the Already, originally released in 2015, takes a tour through the four Gospel narratives that announce Christ’s birth or make way for his ministry. Readers will discover what parts of the...

That Blessed Christmas Night is the story of the first Christmas night told in poetry form. The wonder of the first Christmas is seen through the eyes of children reenacting the story. The simple things of earth - the clear, starry sky; a humble stable filled with animals; shepherds caring for their...

A word wreath can be a Christmas wreath decorated with words from the Bible, an Advent activity for the family, or a Christmas devotional for children, teens, and adults. A Word Wreath: Creating Christmas Poems provides a guide for this family craft, including suggestions for creating your...

“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13 KJVER)   Just as the High Priest was commanded to sprinkle the blood of the sacrificial animal on the ground seven times on the Day of Atonement, Jesus’s blood drenched the earth seven times...

A daily devotional inspired by the hymns of Charles Wesley, this new book paves the way for spiritual pilgrimage throughout this sacred period of the Christian year. Wesley’s lyrical theology and hymns represent a monumental devotional treasure within both the Anglican and Methodist heritage. Sacred...

The Weapons of Mystery tell the tail of Mr Justin Blake, spends his Christmas with an old schoolmate Mr Tom Temple at Temple Hall. Mr blake is a quiet, antisocial writer but during his stay at Temple Hall he is wounded by love of a young lady and finds himself chasing this young beautiful lady across...

Lent is a time of remembering Christ’s sacrifice—and yet it is not meant to be depressing; it is meant to be reorienting. The 40-day holy season is one of transition when we turn our eyes away from fading disappointments and move ever closer to the radiance of Easter hope. This is the purpose...

Often we make a mess of our lives and wonder if there is any redemption. In this six-week study, pastor and author Tom Berlin helps us see our mess through the eyes of Christ to find redemption and restoration. Using Scripture, devotional tools, and the writings of Ignatius of Loyola, John of the...

Easter Facts for Fun! puts your knowledge of the meaning of Easter and Easter traditions to the test in a fun, interactive book. Designed for ages 9 and up, this book is the perfect way to learn the history of Easter and is an amazing companion for church gatherings, family game nights, or youth groups...

This is exactly what it says on the tin: a collection of the best cracker jokes i.e. what we can say to amuse others, rather than cream crackers!  Whether you are doing after-dinner speaking or just want something to amuse your family, friends or colleagues – this is for you.  The jokes...

Christmas is unavoidable. But if it is going to happen for us, we need to take time. We need to slow down and do something out of the ordinary, something that has to do with the spiritual meaning of the feast and the season. Reading the Christmas poems of Seeing Haloes is one way of doing this....