Inspirational Christmas Short Stories

when she offers to work beside him in his trade, he digs in his own heels, struggling with the notion of changing his business model Just as he and Camelia are starting to see eye to eye and Herman is realizing how blessed he is to have found her, an accident endangers their lives Now it will be up to Camelia to save both of them. Can Herman place his trust in the woman he’s swiftly falling in love with? Read all the books in Christmas Glory Bound Frontier Mail Order Bride Romance Series by bestselling authors Katie Wyatt with Kat Carson! Book 1 Holly's Hope Book 2 Daphne’s Dream Book 3...

What readers are saying... "I love how she integrates God into every facet of peoples lives. Sharon writes about listening to God's small voice & the doing what He says. She also makes it very human." Amazon reviewer Needed: One Christmas miracle When Jillian Rishi shared the news of her pregnancy with her boyfriend, Wesley Price, he left the country. Unable to stay away from the woman he loves, he returned five months later to reclaim Jillian and their unborn daughter. Now they’re on the run, hiding from the dishonest lawyer who’s determined to take their baby. And hope is running out...

A snow storm. A warm cozy fire. Two hearts that desperately need grace and healing and a Christmas miracle. After college, Kane Kirkland returned home to Mistletoe Mountain a changed man, fifty pounds lighter and a new Christian. Six years later, with a successful real estate career and a fresh boost of confidence, all he wants for Christmas is a chance at love with longtime crush Sydney. Something happened to his sweet friend while he was away. Something dark and life-altering ripped the joy from her spirit. And he intends to find out what… After a disastrous relationship unraveled ...

She stopped in Lancaster County on a whim. She stays for love. Traveling nurse Olivia Ellis stops at an Amish Christmas market, drawn by the nostalgia of visiting with her late parents. Betrayed and jaded, she's buried herself in temporary assignments - until fate brings her face-to-face with widowed craftsman Matthias Yoder and his daughter Emma. In their world of simple faith, she discovers healing she never expected. His gift for creating therapeutic equipment for sick children reminds her why she once loved medicine, while Emma's innocent wisdom breaks through her defenses. As their two...

By Award-Winning Author Desperate widow Olivia accepts a position as a mail-order bride, yet refuses to accept any male’s proposal. Fighting demons of his own, Sheriff Stark sees a second chance for love. This widower vows to win the widow or die trying…and almost does. Olivia Rose Baker abandons her dying hometown in Massachusetts to become a mail-order bride in male-dominated Seattle, Washington. Her abusive husband died in the Civil War and left Olivia wary of marriage, so she hopes to take a teaching position rather than become a bride. But the man who purchased her ticket to ...

Can Aspen and Joey get their parents to fall in love in time for Christmas? Holly White doesn’t have enough time. She’s working three jobs trying to make ends meet while taking care of her seven-year-old daughter, Aspen, following a nasty divorce. She feels like she’s constantly racing against the clock – and the clock is winning. Not to mention, she’s worried her bad habit of being late is beginning to have an effect on Aspen. Her teacher complains that Aspen is getting into regular fights at school with one boy in particular named Joey. Holly needs to get a handle on this ...

Love is not enough. Irish immigrant Katherine Murphy has learned that lesson the hard way. Despite her fiercely independent nature, she opened her guarded heart to city boy Jonathan Schoon, who gave up the lucrative New York City future he was groomed for to court Katherine and make a permanent home in his uncle’s tight-knit Iowa farming community. When Jonathan is called home to New York City after his mother’s carriage accident, Katherine’s familiar fears surface. She vows not to be the reason he is separated from his New York family. When he returns at Christmas to re-claim their ...

Nine-year-old Jake gets lots of great Christmas presents from family members, which shouldn’t be a problem. And yet it is for the giving and conscientious little boy, who feels the gifts he gives his loved ones on Christmas are paltry by comparison. So Jake sets about trying to fix his guilt through the advice of Grandpa, who tells his grandson to “pinch pennies.” Jake takes the advice literally and becomes inspired on a yearlong quest to upgrade his gifts for next Christmas. “Pinching Pennies for Christmas” is a short, sweet, and inspirational tale that will inspire folks of all ...

In Have a Holly Jolly Session, Christian psychologist Dr. Greg Chambers and his unstoppable assistant Carol Cramer sprint through a Holiday season filled to the brim with feisty patients and weird goings-on. In eleven hilarious short-stories, meet a puzzling bell-ringer and a reluctant Santa, navigate the mysterious happenings of a silent night, cringe at a nursing home Christmas party gone badly awry, discover conversation with no need to listen, meet a patient struck catatonic from yuletide memories, and much more!

The 12 Quilts of Christmas: A Heartstrings Holiday Collection Welcome to Heartstrings Quilt Co., a cozy quilt shop nestled in the snowy heart of Sweetwater Falls, where every bolt of fabric holds a memory and every stitch tells a story. In this heartwarming collection of twelve interconnected tales, quilt shop owner Kate Adamson reflects on the joys, sorrows, and unexpected moments that have walked through her doors over thirty magical Christmases. From long-lost friends reunited through unfinished quilt blocks to a young girl finding hope in a circle of patchwork stars, The 12 Quilts of ...

A touching story about love, loss, and hope by an insightful author of many inspirational stories, Martha Perez. After a tragic loss, Juliet Chastain struggles with her grief and the emptiness left by her family. A chance encounter gives her a new purpose: opening a Christmas ornament store to honor their memory. As she deals with her heartache, Juliet learns about love and strength, finding hope in unexpected ways. Join Juliet on her journey, where the true spirit of Christmas shines through even the hardest times. Get your copy!

From the Editors of TRUE STORY and TRUE CONFESSIONS Magazines. Over 100 true stories of miracles of faith; moments where God has touched the lives of people, moved their hearts and answered their prayers.

Clayton knows he has to save Isabelle, but he needs to get back in touch with his faith to do it. Once he realizes that Isabelle has already opened his heart again, finding his faith comes easily. Saving her before Christmas might not be quite as easy. He’ll need all of his friends and his newly restored faith to help him save Isabelle—and save Christmas in the process! Read all the books in A Home for Christmas Billionaire Cowboys series by bestselling author Brenda Clemmons! Book 1 My Cowboy Billionaire Christmas Rescue Book 2 My Cowboy Billionaire Christmas Mystery Book 3 My Cowboy ...

Ashley needs to get a venue and a sponsor for the annual Christmas Prize Event. And she’s got to get this done fast since her previous plans fell through. She can’t bear to see the event get canceled! Matt feels just a little blindsided by the high energy event planner, but he really does want to help. His grumpy persona might be in jeopardy if he helps too much, but he’s sure his money will be the help this event needs more than anything else. As Ashley spreads her sunshine all around while she plans for the Christmas event, Matt gets pulled in. There are times he finds it impossible...

Christmas Eve in Estes Valley, Colorado. Besides getting ready for the holiday, people scramble to prepare for a Superstorm. Noel braved the crowds and the snow for just a few holiday necessities. Like hot chocolate. Estes Valley held fond memories for Bennett, but when he picked this particular Christmas to return, he found himself at a crossroads. Would a box of hot chocolate alter his life forever? A heartwarming novel of second chances.

Not your Granny's Christmas stories … Step off the beaten path and enjoy six stories that look beyond the expected, the traditional, the tried-and-true.

The Editors of True Story and True Confessions bring you the perfect holiday gift! COMING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS is a collection of heartwarming and funny holiday stories that celebrate family and the Christmas spirit. If you want to believe in Christmas magic again, you’ll love: “YES, SHANNON— THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS.” Or maybe the season will inspire you, like Inga in: “SELLING CHRISTMAS TREES . . . WITH ATTITUDE!” Read “COMING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS” with tears in your eyes and hope in your heart.

Addison has had a difficult year. Recovering from a serious car injury isn’t for the weak. Now that she’s better, her mother continues to use the experience as a push for Addison to find a husband. A brush with death will put your priorities in order – at least that’s what her mom says. Sam is just now starting to get what feels like back to normal now that his friend is doing well after a near fatal car accident. He’s the loving and supportive friend he’s always been. He’d do anything for Addison and now he may be able to help her step into the next phase of her life. As fake...

Joe L. Wheeler was raised by a mother who loved deeply moving inspirational Christmas stories. It shows: his Christmas in My Heart series is today the longest-running Christmas story series in America. Readers believe there is a reason: unless a given story touches the heart, or takes the reader somewhere new, the story will be rejected. And he considers the spiritual dimension of a Christmas story to be paramount. Open up this precious 16th treasury of classic stories and rediscover what makes Christmas so special. Fond memories come flooding back as these heartwarming tales transport you ...

She vowed to marry for love. He promised his daughters a mother for Christmas. Time is running out for both of them. A handshake between two men changes Alma Pickens’ life. Alma’s father promises her hand in marriage with a wedding due before Christmas. How can she keep her vow to her mother and still honor her father? With only Roy's dimples to capture her attention, Alma can’t conceive of loving a man in four weeks time. Widower Roy Gibbons' young daughters want a mother for Christmas, and desperate to grant their wish, he said yes without thinking. With Christmas right around the ...