Christmas Bible

In Light of the World: A Beginner's Guide to Advent, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of the birth of Jesus.

Discover the real story behind the Christmas story You and your family can discover the big picture of the Bible through this eye-opening, daily reading. Families want Christmas to be more spiritual and less commercial—more about Jesus and less about Santa. We also want to connect Christmas with the Bible. Sure, we read the “Christmas story” from the Gospels, but there’s so much more to discover. For Christians, the word “Advent” means the arrival of a notable person. And this arrival was actually foretold 6,000 years ago, in Genesis 3:15. What happens to the Seed between Eden ...

California 1855 When Olivia Turner comes to the realization that her family simply can’t support her any longer—the harvest is too meager, and there are too many mouths to feed—she prays to God for help. Help comes in the form of Samuel Fisher, who places an advertisement for a mail-order bride. After a brief correspondence, Olivia sets out for Sonoma with no money in her pockets but a great deal of love and faith in her heart. When she gets to Sonoma, she finds that not only is Samuel wealthier than she could ever have imagined, but he’s also extremely closed off to her. Abandoned ...

Emmanuel: God’s Christmas Plan By Pastor John Eugene Miller Discover the story of Christmas like never before—woven through the pages of the entire Bible. In Emmanuel: God’s Christmas Plan, Pastor John Eugene Miller takes you on an inspiring journey from Genesis to Revelation, uncovering how the promise of Emmanuel—“God with us”—has always been at the center of God’s plan. More than a seasonal celebration, Christmas is the culmination of a redemptive story written across history, designed to restore humanity's relationship with God. Through engaging reflections and biblical ...

It’s a race to the finish to plan Sophie’s winter wonderland Christmas Eve wedding. With little time to spare and so much to do, will her dream wedding come together in time? It’s been a rough road for Sophie and Zach, the only couple in the Charles Town group of friends who suffered a breakup. But finally, God’s love pulled Zach from the darkness of his former wife’s death, and now Sophie has a ring on her finger and happiness in her heart. But it’s October, and that leaves only two months to put together her dream of a Christmas wedding in the snow. Meanwhile, Kate and Paul ...

From bestselling author Max Lucado comes a unique Christmas story called The Crippled Lamb, an inspirational children's book about being different, fitting in, and being happy with yourself. The Crippled Lamb follows the story of Joshua, a lamb with a crippled leg who feels left out because he can't run and play like the other lambs. However, God has a special plan for Joshua's life, as He does for all who feel alone.

What are the details of the Christmas story? Have you thought about the background story? Mary finds out she is going to give birth to the savior of the world. Joseph finds out after that his soon to be wife is pregnant, but she never was unfaithful to him. When it’s close to the time for Jesus birth, the couple has to travel to Bethlehem to be taxed by the government. Then they have to flee to another country because their baby may be killed by soldiers. The details around giving birth to the savior were very stressful. This was an extremely stressful time in their lives, without a doubt...

Christmas is a season filled with wonder and generosity. Still, all its promise can be lost in our must-do lists, preparing for something when provisions seem slim, or the advent of sometimes-messy family relationships. Instead of refreshment or rescue, Christmas can be a reminder of things or people lost, hopes deferred, or dreams dismantled by the stuff of life. Under the paper and ribbon can be piles of distraction about meaningless details or worry about what the coming year might bring. Let’s take a few moments this season, Unwrapping Christmas refreshment from the age-old story ...

Beginning with Creation, The Advent Storybook invites your family on a beautiful, chronological journey through ancient stories, tracing God’s faithful promise to send a Rescuer—Jesus. Each of the 25 Bible stories begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question, helping you and your children think and talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth. This year, begin a new Christmas tradition. Create memories your family will cherish.

Greeting card companies have been selling Christmas cards since 1915. Hollywood has been making Christmas movies since 1898, and television began broadcasting Christmas Specials in 1957. We are all saturated with secular Christmas Card Theology, islands of faith in an ocean of deception. This book examines secular beliefs about Jesus Christ’s conception and birth through a series of 57 questions asking what you believe about Christmas, with answers and explanations of what the Scripture says and teaches. For example: Is the birth of Jesus called the immaculate conception? Did the baby ...

Levi and Lana have to fight for their lives! When Levi stumbles across beautiful Lana Wimble as she is sneaking around the ranch at night, he has to find out what she was up to. Lana has plenty of secrets to tell, but having her around proves dangerous. Her uncle can’t stand the Devonshire Ranch billionaire cowboys, and he especially won’t tolerate Lana spending time with them. When chaos breaks out at the ranch, in the form of Lana’s angry uncle and friends, Levi and Lana have to fight for their lives. In the process, Levi realizes that home really is where the heart is, and Lana ...

The Bible teaches us the real story of Christmas. The problem is people have taken this story and added onto it. Cultures have added on to it. It’s passed through countries, and they’ve tacked on their little spin. We have thousands of years of a Christmas that is built around legends and myths. The Christmas we know is, in places, more a fairy-tale. It’s an inspiring one for sure. But a fairy-tale, nonetheless. This book helps us slow down and unpack the layers so we can see just how beautiful this gift really is.

Introduce Christ to your children and promote their spiritual growth 120 engaging devotionals that provides answers to all God related questions of inquisitive Kids."Who is God? What does God do? What does Cross stand for? What is love?" Kids have a lot of questions about God and His Creation. This kids' devotional answers these questions —and more—in this unique 120-day devotional. Carefully chosen Bible Scriptures help them draw closer to God as they learn to trust His Glory. This devotional reassures kids that God can help them with their challenges and sorrows and comforts them. ...

Ann might be willing to share her secrets, but then it turns out Jack is hiding several of his own—at least one of one which might turn out to be deadly! Ann Leigh can barely stand the thought of Christmas. Every year when it rolls around, it brings back terrible memories of multiple tragic losses. But when she becomes a mail order bride and heads out west to marry, it’s no surprise that her new husband is bewildered by her aversion to the season. Mail Order Bride Christmas Miracles Romance Series Book 1 Leigh's Love Book 2 Melanie's Miracle Book 3 Felicity's Folly Book 4 Elise's ...

You bring a great light into this world that no one else can bring, and only you know how to shine bright! Some of the girls are confident, and some of the girls are shy. We meet girls who have friends and others who feel all alone. There are girls who can’t help being happy and others who can’t stop feeling sad. We all have to live in the real world. Sometimes that is easy, and sometimes it is hard. But don’t be afraid. Being a Christian means that you are never alone because Jesus is always with you. When you trust in him, he will make you strong. When you lean on him, you will ...

REDISCOVER THE HEART OF ADVENT WORSHIP AND REFLECTION Advent is a season of anticipation, reflection, and hope—a time to prepare for the celebration of Christ's birth and the fulfillment of God's promises. This book is a guide to deepen your spiritual journey through meaningful worship and thoughtful Bible study. Whether you’re leading a congregation, participating in a small group, or engaging in personal devotion, this resource offers everything needed to make Advent truly impactful. PART ONE: ADULT BIBLE STUDY The Adult Bible Study provides a four-week exploration of Advent’s ...

Sprinkles of Grace: Devotions for the Sweet and the Stubborn A Playful Yet Heart-Filled Devotional for Women Who Love Jesus and a Little Sass on the Side You love Jesus—but you also roll your eyes in traffic, pray with one hand stirring spaghetti, and sometimes cry in the closet while whispering, “Lord, really?” This devotional is for you. With warmth, wit, and a wink of honesty, Sprinkles of Grace delivers over 52 down-to-earth devotionals for women navigating real life with real faith. Whether you’re wrestling with prayer, laughing through your tears, or trying to rest without ...

Look at the individual elements of the Christmas story and examine the scientific and historical evidence concerning this, perhaps the best known story in history. We will separate fact from fiction, truth from legend and myth. Can we separate the commercialism from the true story of Christmas?

Remember the wonder you once felt at Christmas? It's possible to transform this crazy, wonderful, stressful season into one of real peace and joy by recovering the gift of Advent. Ann Spangler has prepared six weeks of devotions focused on six key names of God, drawn from her best-selling books, to create a unique Christmas devotional.

Beloved preacher and evangelist Billy Graham invites you to rejoice in the miracle and meaning of Christmas as you celebrate the Savior’s birth in this thoughtful Christmas devotional. Explore the blessings of hope, joy, love, and peace found in the biblical Christmas story and experience them for yourself as you keep your eyes on Jesus during the holiday season.