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Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this captivating four-week Advent study. The book discusses the births of Isaac and Ishmael, Samson, and Samuel to reveal how they foreshadow and enrich the timeless Christmas story in the final chapter.

From psychotherapist Niro Feliciano, author of This Book Won't Make You Happy and frequent TODAY show contributor, comes a book to help you move beyond holiday pressures and maintain perspective when it matters most. All Is Calmish dispenses a therapist's strategies for surviving the season. The truth is, the holidays can be the hardest time of the year. But with Feliciano's help, they don't have to be.

Anyone who laments the excesses of Christmas might consider the Puritans of colonial Massachusetts: they simply outlawed the holiday. The Puritans had their reasons, since Christmas was once an occasion for drunkenness and riot, when poor "wassailers" extorted food and drink from the well-to-do. In this intriguing and innovative work of social history, Stephen Nissenbaum rediscovers Christmas's carnival origins and shows how it was transformed, during the nineteenth century, into a festival of domesticity and consumerism.

When we picture the first Advent, we see Mary and Joseph huddled by a manger. We picture Gabriel, magi, and shepherds tending their flocks. A shining star against a midnight sky. But this harmonized version has lifted the Advent story out of its context--those who experienced the first Advent had to travel through great darkness to reach the hope that shining star announced. Trusted scholar and community organizer Kelley Nikondeha takes us back, to where the landscape of Palestine is once again the geographic, socioeconomic, and political backdrop for the Advent story.

Nothing is more foundational to the Christian faith than Jesus’s resurrection. But subjective, emotional arguments won’t convince skeptics that the resurrection happened. What if instead we approached their questions with the unbiased, fact-based manner of a cold-case detective evaluating the scene of a crime?

Get into the holiday spirit with these entertaining stories of family and friends...laughter and love...giving and gratitude...comedy and creativity! These 101 true, personal stories capture the magic, joy, and spirit of the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to Hanukkah, to Christmas and New...

When Frank Morison set out to write Who Moved the Stone?, he was a sceptic. His intention was to examine the events of Easter with the dispassionate eye of a legal historian – and to disprove the Resurrection. But the deeper he dug into the evidence, the more the case for Jesus Christ’s resurrection began to challenge his assumptions. Originally published in 1930 and now edited for clarity and modern readability, this timeless work of historical apologetics remains as provocative and compelling as ever. Morison applies journalistic rigour and logical reasoning to the Gospel narratives, ...

Read by the author. Who was in the manger that first Christmas morning? And how can we know for sure? In this completely revised and updated edition of The Case for Christmas--reflecting the latest scholarship and research--award-winning legal journalist Lee Strobel weighs the evidence to...

God Reached Down from Heaven with the Best Gift of All A sacred season is about to unfold for three women whose hearts belong to God. Elizabeth is barren, yet her trust in God remains fertile. Mary is betrothed in marriage, yet she is willing to bear God’s Son. Anna is a widow full of years...

Mary Stoltzfus is 30 years old, splashed with freckles, and unmarried. In her Amish world, that qualifies her to be called an old maid. She is living her quiet schoolteacher life in the Lancaster County Amish community when she gets a surprising invitation in the mail one day. Would she come to Montana to teach?

Danger? Betrayal? Deception? Sounds like a Wise Man's Christmas. Following the Star takes a reader through a 25-day Advent devotional, based on the preparation and journey of the Wise Men. The lessons learned by the Magi remain relevant for us today. Study, anticipate, laugh, remember, and celebrate with the Wise Men. Each of the 25 days is a quick, conversational read of encouragement and inspiration. Readers will identify with the struggles and joys of the Magi as they prepare for the long, dangerous journey to a foreign land, following centuries-old prophecies and a star. Come along on ...

Make This Advent the Most Meaningful One Yet. Christmas Devotional for Family: 25 Days of Advent Readings for Families gives busy households a portable, peaceful way to prepare for Christmas together. Twenty-five concise devotions, clear discussion prompts, and practical acts of kindness sit side-by-side in a format built for real family life. Parents who juggle schedules will value straightforward reflections and fast-read takeaways. Teens will respond to candid questions, service challenges, and invitations to shape the season through action. Younger children will find approachable ...

Step into the history and tradition of the Advent season with Encyclopedia of Advent Traditions, a rich reference work that guides readers through the beloved customs, prayers, and celebrations that prepare the Christian heart for the coming of Christ. Drawing together centuries of devotional practice from across the Christian world, this beautifully written volume explores both well-known and hidden gems of Advent spirituality. From the dawn liturgies of Rorate Masses to the familiar Advent Wreath, from the rhythms of O Antiphons to the joyful reverence of St. Nicholas Day, this book ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For readers of Richard Paul Evans and Greg Kincaid comes The 13th Gift, a heartwarming Christmas story about how a random act of kindness transformed one of the bleakest moments in a family's history into a time of strength and love. After the unexpected death of...

Jesus’ arrival on earth changed the course of history forever. Not only for those who lived in the first century, but for those of us in the twenty-first century as well. The miracle and marvel of the Advent season demonstrates that we are precious to Him. He’s not a distant God. He is...

From New York Times bestselling author Donna VanLiere, Looking for Christmas is a thoughtful and heartfelt reflection on the origin and meaning of Christmas. As you explore the people and places found in the biblical Nativity account, you will uncover the powerful ways this story can fill your life with celebration and purpose.

Sanctify your time by meditating on the wisdom of the Church Fathers with Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers: A Seven-Week Retreat on the Mystery and the Meaning of the Incarnation, a timeless guide to preparing your heart for the coming of Christ. This unique devotional pairs the ancient wisdom of the early Church with the liturgical rhythm of Advent and Christmas, offering profound insights into the incarnation and birth of Our Lord.

From Lewis Black, the uproarious and perpetually apoplectic New York Times-bestselling author and Daily Show regular, comes a ferociously funny book about his least favorite holiday, Christmas. Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace on earth and goodwill toward all. But not for Lewis Black...

Through this 25-day Advent devotional, enjoy daily readings that help you slow down, savor the season, and deepen your relationship with Jesus—from the bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life. The holidays often feel like a marathon, as we dash from one event, errand, or party to another...

You can travel back through time to the Christmas season during the Victorian era with Charles Dickens’ cast of characters in the Charles Dickens Complete Christmas Collection. It includes A Christmas Carol, The Chimes, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Battle of Life, The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain, and Dickens' original biography The Life of Dickens.