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  When Holidays Hurt

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  Find fullness of joy during the holidays-especially for the brokenhearted.

  Divorce. Financial stress. Chronic illness. Losing a loved one. Experiencing any of these situations during the year is already difficult. But the holiday season, once joyful and happy, can heighten this pain even more. Author Bo Stern has spent the past two Christmases struggling to connect with the joy of the season. As she has watched her husband, Steve, struggle with terminal ALS, Bo has quietly felt her spirit for the season fade-and has noticed countless others suffering the same way.

  Through stories and scriptures, Bo offers readers a way to redeem what can often become painful days-Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries, milestones such as weddings and graduations, and more. At the end of each devotion, Bo gently guides readers to engage with these holidays and special occasions in different ways that offer a tangible outlet for healing. At the heart of this message is that Christ came-to bring hope and healing to those who are hurting.

  “Jesus didn’t come to cheer us up. He came into the shadowlands we call home to set us free. He came to untangle us from the despair that wraps itself around our joy and peace and purpose. It seems, then, that hopelessness is the very first qualification for receiving the bright hope of Christ’s coming. Perhaps you are exactly where you need to be to experience the miracle after all…”

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  Christmas Stories : Heartwarming Classics Of Angels, A Manger, And The Birt

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  A Heartwarming Collection of Christmas Stories and Reflections from Max Lucado

  These stories-like your favorite Christmas ornaments-come in all shapes and sizes. They unfold in a variety of settings, from ancient Bethlehem to rural England. From a small Texas town to the heavenly realms. Some are short. Others many chapters long. Some offer reflections. Others imagine Christmas through the eyes of a burnt-out candle maker, a lonely business man, or angels.

  Yet all are vintage Lucado, and all resonate with the wonder of the season.

  “In the mystery of Christmas,” Max writes, “we find its majesty. The mystery of how God became flesh, why he chose to come, and how much he must love his people. Such mysteries can never be solved, just as love can never be diagrammed. Christmas is best pondered, not with logic, but imagination.”

  That’s what each of these unique Christmas stories helps us do. In the midst of the bustle and hurry that often distract us this time of year, these stories free us to explore the ways in which Christ’s coming has forever changed history-and us.

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  Good Tidings At Christmas

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  Did you know that coloring relaxes the fear center of your brain? Good Tidings of Great Joy combines the soothing experience of coloring with inspiring Christmas Scripture and quotes so you can enjoy moments of self-care and reflection as you draw closer to your creative God during the holiday season.

  More than 90 pages of captivating patterns and inspiring text will remind you of God’s faithfulness as you color your way to calm in Good Tidings of Great Joy. A simple way to practice self-care whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, this beautifully designed seasonal adult coloring book features:

  *96 single-sided pages of festive art and inspiring text
  *A gorgeous cover with foil embellishments
  *High-quality stock paper that resists bleeding
  *Convenient layflat binding
  *Intricate Christmas-themed designs, reflective Scripture verses, and inspirational quotes, suitable for all skill levels

  Good Tidings of Great Joy will gently help you:
  *Reduce anxiety through the research-based benefits of coloring
  *Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas
  *Create unique pieces of art that you can give away or display as decorative reminders of God’s love
  *Carve out moments of meditation in your busy holiday season

  This adult coloring book is perfect for all of us who are:
  *Eager to reflect on each day with a positive mindset
  *Seeking to develop a closer relationship with God
  *Longing for a meditative stress-relieving activity but don’t have much time
  *Looking for encouraging gifts for Christmas, a thoughtful hostess present, or for someone going through times of stress or grief

  Even as you navigate the uncertainties of life, you can discover your mind’s natural ability to create, to trust, and to rest through this easy, stress-relieving invitation to beauty.

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  Stories Behind The Great Traditions Of Christmas

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  The cheer of a crackling hearth fire. Colorful cards from friends and loved ones. An evergreen tree festooned with ornaments. The golden traditions of Christmas-gifts, wreaths, stockings, carols, mistletoe, and more-infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And, in ways you may not realize, they point us to the birth of Christ. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays. Here are spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family and bring new luster and depth to your celebration of Jesus’ birth. Discover how – after eighteen centuries of all but ignoring the event, churches began to open the door for believers to commemorate Jesus’ incarnation. – the evergreen tree, once a central theme in the worship practices of pagan cultures, came to represent the everlasting love of God. – the magi’s three gifts-gold, frankincense, and myrrh-are filled with spiritual symbolism. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. The stories in this book will warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas.

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