Christmas Nativity

What was it like to be there? To hear angels sing in the midnight sky? To hold God in your arms when He was just hours old? To watch the Messiah sleep in a feeding trough? To say yes to the impossible? We know the Christmas story. But we've never heard it like this. Through twelve unforgettable perspectives—a shepherd boy, an innkeeper's wife, a temple prophetess, a servant following the Magi, and even the humble donkey who carried Mary to Bethlehem—discover the nativity as if for the first time. These are the witnesses. The overlooked. The ordinary people who encountered the ...

From pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes the perfect gift for the Christmas holiday—a profoundly moving and intellectually provocative examination of the nativity story Even people who are not practicing Christians think they are familiar with the story of the...

Based on the major motion picture, The Nativity Story is the very human, very dramatic, and uniquely inspiring saga of a journey of faith. This moving novelization tells the extraordinary tale of two common people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, an arduous journey, and the history-defining birth of Jesus. Brought to life with an unprecedented attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy, Hunt tells how, from humble beginnings, great things can come.

First Christmas: The Birth of Jesus takes you into the heart of the greatest story ever told through the eyes of those who lived it. From Mary's angelic visitation to the shepherds' midnight encounter, from the wise men's perilous journey to the holy family's desperate flight to Egypt, experience the familiar nativity story as never before. Through twenty compelling chapters, witness how God worked through ordinary people—a young virgin, a faithful carpenter, humble shepherds, and foreign scholars—to bring salvation to the world. Tim Sawyer masterfully weaves biblical accuracy with rich...

In “A Journey to the Manger,” readers of all ages are invited to step back into the heart of Christmas, returning to the true reason for the season. This beautifully crafted collection of 15 Bible stories is a blend of timeless biblical wisdom and heartwarming narratives that bring to life the anticipation, wonder, and awe surrounding the birth of Christ. Through each chapter, “A Journey to the Manger” leads readers on an adventure through both well-loved and lesser-known stories that collectively point to the promise of Jesus’ arrival. This book is a perfect choice for families, ...

The “Christmas Story” has many variations, depending on the form and details given by the sect, denomination, local cultural beliefs, Christian writer, Hollywood movie, the year’s most popular preacher, hymns and popular “Christmas” songs, public nativity scenes, and local church nativity plays. Misinformation abounds. If you populate your nativity scene with cattle and oxen and drummer boys, three kings from the east, and a feeding trough in which lays a baby Jesus with a halo, you have missed the true story, the biblical story of the birth of Jesus the Christ. I invite you to ...

Rachel Lapp is a young Amish woman who is the daughter of the community’s bishop. She is in the midst of planning the annual Christmas Nativity play when newcomer Noah Miller arrives in town to spend Christmas with his cousins. Encouraged by her father to welcome the new arrival, Rachel asks Noah to be a part of the Nativity. Despite Rachel’s engagement to Samuel King, a local farmer, she finds herself irrevocably drawn to Noah and his carefree spirit. Reserved and slightly shy, Noah is hesitant to get involved in the play, but an unlikely friendship begins to develop between Rachel ...

Massachusetts, 1899 This Christmas, Pastor Seth Shepherd has little to offer his flock of congregants in their time of need until Jessalyn Grant, a mysterious newcomer, comes to his aid.

He's had a crush on her for years. She doesn't want to date until her daughter is out of the house. Will June take a chance on Judge when the success of his Christmas light display depends on her networking abilities? Judge Glover has been trying to win Three Rivers' Christmas lights display contest for over a decade. He's never been able to do it, but he's more determined than ever. To do what he wants, he needs to upgrade his WiFi network to get the lights and sound to take things to the next level. And to do that, there's no one better than Juniper Nichols. She owns Nichols Networks, and...

Jesus Calling The Story of Christmas shares the Christmas story with your children by starting at creation and showing that Jesus has always been present and that God has always had a plan for Christmas. It features Bible verses and Jesus Calling devotions as it explores the true meaning of...

The head writer of a popular talk show wants to display an old-fashioned Christmas. The staff thinks he's nuts. This is Hollywood. There is no snow, no sleigh or sleigh bells, no reindeer, no Christmas trees and no red pick-up trucks. Everyone keeps coming up with reasons to wonder if Christmas is real. Why bother? Something was missing in this intense discussion about Christmas. Did you catch it? No one at any time during the debate mentioned Christ. Can there even be a valid Christmas without Christ? Conflicts throughout the world, divisiveness at home and abroad, severe issues facing our...

Enter the quiet mystery of Christmas with this prayerful collection of meditations. The Christmas Hour is a devotional journey through the three holy seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany—the sacred arc of longing, wonder, and revelation through which the Church contemplates the coming of Our Lord. Across more than 100 meditations, Allan Smith guides readers into the stillness where Christ is born anew in the soul. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and the insights of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, these reflections help you enter more deeply into the beauty of Bethlehem...

Deep in the Vatican archives, a treasure was recently discovered. A document purporting to be written by the Magi themselves has surfaced in recent years. You likely have not even heard about this even though the translator published his work in 2010 while defining a valid chain of custody with references to this work before the fifth century perhaps as far back as the second. The find has been all but silenced as it demonstrates the Vatican knew the wise men were holy, sagacious kings (yes kings!) who originated in the Far East beyond India from the land of the Garden of Eden and never ...

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 ...

An increase in commercialism at Christmastime can overshadow the true spiritual meaning of the season. Amid all the season’s festivities, take time to remember that it is God who inspired our giving by sending His Son to the world. God provided the first sign of Christmas. God was the first giver at Christmastime. From His heart of love, He gave the world His only Son, Jesus Christ. May you never forget God’s heart of love for us all as you read these December devotions. This book of daily devotions for December can help strengthen your resolve to remember the real reason for the ...

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It doesn't matter if you are religious or not. Everybody loves Christmas! The following are writings about this special holiday. Some of them are true and some of them are fiction. All of them are inspired by the story of Christ's birth in the Bible. Hopefully there's something here for everyone. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

"Silent Knight Storybook: Mother Mary Creates Holy Bread" is a charming story that teaches readers how to wish upon "the bright and morning star." **The story includes a fun secret message to discover, making it great entertainment for the jolly Christmas season. ***This lovely tale combines family love, the joy of giving, and the real meaning of Christmas, making it an ideal book for the holidays. ***The knight's story not only entertains but also inspires true kindness, just like the spirit of the season.

Growing up in a funeral parlor is a dark and depressing way of life for young Jimmy Natale. Continuously surrounded by sadness and death, Jimmy latches on to the only bright star in his life: Christmas. His deep infatuation with the colors, food, spirit, and family love inherent to the holiday consumes him. After getting married and starting a family of his own, he discovers he is no longer bound and can experience that Christmas morning feeling all the time. But he soon discovers that life is not all candy canes and sugar plum dreams. After numerous obstacles and personal tragedies, Jimmy ...

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.