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Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Experience the Joy of Living and Giving like Jesus
by Mike SlaughterEvery year, we say we’re going to cut back, simplify, and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season—Jesus. But every year, advertisements beckon, the children plead, and it seems easier just to indulge our wants and whims. Overspending, overeating, materialism, and busyness rob us of our peace and joy and rob Jesus of his rightful role as the center of our celebration.This Christmas, cut through the hype that leaves you exhausted and broke at the end of the year. Instead, experience the peace of knowing that God is truly with us, the joy of giving sacrificially, and the love of a Savior who gave everything he had for us. In five short, engaging chapters, Pastor Mike Slaughter inspires readers to approach Christmas differently, and be transformed in the process.
Christmas Jokes for Kids: Over 300 festive jokes! (Joke Books for Kids #4)
by Elle OwellWhat did one Christmas tree say to the other?Lighten up!What do snowmen wear on their heads?Ice caps!This hilarious collection of over 300 jolly jokes is sure to provide hours of festive fun for the whole family. A side-splitting joke book with funny illustrations on every page that will make the perfect stocking filler for kids at Christmas.
Christmas K-9 Collection Volume 1: Holiday Hero\Rescuing Christmas\Protecting Virginia\Guarding Abigail (Texas K-9 Unit)
by Lenora Worth Terri Reed Shirlee McCoyChristmas and danger collide for these K-9 heroes. Enjoy four spine tingling K-9 unit novellas in one box set!When a diner owner is attacked and left for dead, her childhood friend turned K-9 cop offers a chance at justice—and love. She escaped a kidnapper, but now a killer has set his sights on K-9 dog trainer Lily Anderson. Can her fellow officer keep her safe?A woman inherits a house someone doesn’t want her to live to enjoy. Her K-9 officer neighbor must keep her alive to see the New Year. K-9 Unit officer’s new mission: protect a murdered diplomat’s daughter while she’s in the nation’s capitol.This box set includes:Texas K-9 Unit ChristmasHOLIDAY HERO by Shirlee McCoy and RESCUING CHRISTMAS by Terri ReedCapitol K-9 Unit ChristmasPROTECTING VIRGINIA by Shirlee McCoy and GUARDING ABIGAIL by Lenora Worth
Christmas K-9 Collection Volume 2: An Anthology (Rookie K-9 Unit)
by Lenora Worth Valerie Hansen Terri ReedThe holidays are dangerous times for these K-9 heroes. Enjoy four heart pounding K-9 unit novellas in one box set!When a single dad returns from a war zone and discovers someone is following him, he turns to a K-9 officer for help.After a cryptic note appears in the playground at a daycare center, a rookie K-9 officer vows to protect the proprietor and the kids she loves.An FBI K-9 agent thwarts an attempted murder, and she becomes a target of the killer—the same hit man a US Marshal is tracking.Determined to stop an arsonist with the help of his accelerant-detecting K-9 partner, an FBI agent must protect the only witness.This box set includes:Rookie K-9 Unit ChristmasSURVIVING CHRISTMAS by Valerie Hansen and HOLIDAY HIGH ALERT by Lenora WorthClassified K-9 Unit ChristmasA KILLER CHRISTMAS by Lenora Worth and YULETIDE STALKING by Terri Reed
Christmas K-9 Guardians (Mountain Country K-9 Unit)
by Lenora Worth Katy LeeChristmas in the mountains turns menacing… in these two exciting Mountain Country K-9 Unit novellas Protecting a K-9 who&’s being targeted by a sinister cartel sends veterinarian Michael Tanner and tech analyst Isla Jimenez on the run for their lives in Lenora Worth&’s Perilous Christmas Pursuit. Only, Michael&’s dangerous secrets are a holiday surprise Isla won&’t see coming. And in Katy Lee&’s Lethal Holiday Hideout, FBI agent and K-9 officer Cara Haines&’s life is threatened when her sister&’s identity in witness protection is compromised. Now she and her ex, US Marshal Sully Briggs, must survive the icy wilderness and assassins before this Christmas becomes their last…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Mountain Country K-9 Unit Book 1: Baby Protection Mission by Laura ScottBook 2: Her Duty Bound Defender by Sharee StoverBook 3: Chasing Justice by Valerie HansenBook 4: Crime Scene Secrets by Maggie K. BlackBook 5: Montana Abduction Rescue by Jodie BaileyBook 6: Trail of Threats by Jessica R. PatchBook 7: Tracing a Killer by Sharon DunnBook 8: Search and Detect by Terri Reed
Christmas K-9 Protectors (Alaska K-9 Unit)
by Lenora Worth Maggie K. BlackFrom New York Times Bestselling Author Lenora and USA TODAY Bestselling Author Maggie K. BlackDanger awaits in the icy winter shadowsin two Alaska K-9 Unit Christmas novellasForensic scientist Tala Ekho and K-9 state trooper Ian McCaffrey investigate a thief whose deadly agenda begins with jewels…and ends with Tala's murder in Maggie K. Black's Holiday Heist. And in Lenora Worth's Alaskan Christmas Chase, criminal psychologist Mallory Haru, tech whiz Eli Partridge and a traumatized K-9 must keep a teen out of the hands of a robbery gang.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Alaska K-9 UnitBook 1: Alaskan Rescue by Terri ReedBook 2: Wilderness Defender by Maggie K. BlackBook 3: Undercover Mission by Sharon DunnBook 4: Tracking Stolen Secrets by Laura ScottBook 5: Deadly Cargo by Jodie BaileyBook 6: Arctic Witness by Heather WoodhavenBook 7: Yukon Justice by Dana MentinkBook 8: Blizzard Showdown by Shirlee McCoy
Christmas K-9 Unit Heroes (Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit)
by Lenora Worth Katy LeeFrom New York Times bestselling author Lenora Worth… Danger comes to Denver for the holidays… in these thrilling Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit novellas. With veterinarian Sydney Jones being targeted, K-9 Officer Gavin Walker and his furry partner must stand between her and certain death in Lenora Worth&’s Hidden Christmas Danger. And the clock is ticking in Silent Night Explosion by Katy Lee—but can Jodie Chen trust the newest K-9 officer, Victor Abrams, and his dog to find a bomb and keep her alive…despite Victor&’s shadowed past?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Book 1: Detection Detail by Terri ReedBook 2: Ready to Protect by Valerie HansenBook 3: Hiding in Montana by Laura ScottBook 4: Undercover Assignment by Dana MentinkBook 5: Defending from Danger by Jodie BaileyBook 6: Tracking a Killer by Elizabeth GoddardBook 7: Explosive Revenge by Maggie K. BlackBook 8: Rescue Mission by Lynette Eason
Christmas Lights: A Novel
by Christine Pisera NamanChristmas is right around the corner . . .It’s the most wonderful season of all, and for the women of Christmas Lights, it’s a time of magic, good cheer, and, most of all, family.In this collection, we meet Katherine, Julianna, Adrianna, Cassandra, Victoria, Alexandra, and Isabella—seven women each wishing for their very own Christmas miracle. From Katherine, who is caring for an ailing loved one, to Cassandra, the busy mother of toddlers, and Adrianna, struggling with the difficulties of marriage, to Victoria, who is searching for a love to call her own, these stories perfectly capture the heart and soul of the holiday spirit. As Christmas Eve approaches, each woman strives to remember the reason for the season before coming together in a moving finale that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas.Full of festive cheer, Christmas Lights is the perfect stocking stuffer for fans of Debbie Macomber and Fannie Flagg—or anyone longing to rediscover the magic of Christmas.
Christmas Long Ago from A to Z
by Bobbie KalmanThis beautifully illustrated book looks at Christmas traditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that have become a big part of how Christmas is celebrated today. Topics include how Santa came to be, the use of candles, why angels are a part of Christmas, Santa's workshop, elves and reindeer, parades, and much more.
Christmas Love Letters from God: Bible Stories (Love Letters from God)
by Glenys NellistWhat child does not love to receive mail? What if your child could receive, open, and read his or her own personal mail from God about the nativity story and the true meaning of Christmas? Glenys Nellist captures the story of advent and the birth of Jesus in this unique and playful picture book. Written as if God is speaking, each personalized message gives the young reader a sense of wonder as they discover anew the Christmas holiday and the birth of Jesus. A very special Bible verse, entitled God's Perfect Promise, also accompanies each story and letter as God's personal words of love, promise, and hope.Christmas Love Letters from God:Is perfect for children ages 4 to 8 years oldCleverly combines both prose and poetry as the story of Jesus' birth unfoldsIncludes seven stories, beginning with Isaiah's prophecy, followed by Mary and Joseph&’s journey, and ending with the visit of the wise menFollowing each story, the child will find his or her own letter from God, folded into a small envelope attached to the page with a fill in the blank for their personalized nameMakes a great gift for Christmas or Advent, stocking stuffer, or kids book exchangeWas a 2017 ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist (Children category) Check out other titles from Glenys Nellist&’s acclaimed series: Love Letters from God: Bible Stories, Love Letters from God: Bible Stories for a Girl's Heart, and Easter Love Letters from God: Bible Stories.
Christmas Memories From Grace Chapel Inn (Tales From Grace Chapel Inn)
by Guideposts EditorsA collection of three novellas celebrating the beauty of Christmas at Grace Chapel Inn. Snow is falling, carols are playing, and the Christmas spirit is settling over the small town of Acorn Hill. Grace Chapel Inn, the gracious Victorian bed-and-breakfast run by the Howard sisters, is ready to welcome you home for the holidays. As the three Howard sisters gather around the fire on Christmas Eve, they reminisce about their favorite Christmas memories. Louise shares about one snowy Christmas in 1951 when the young Howard sisters, visiting their newlywed Aunt Ethel's farm with their mother and father, witnessed the birth of a lamb on a snowy Christmas Eve. Alice talks about the year when she got stuck running the children's Christmas musical at Grace Chapel and couldn't have done it without the help of her sisters. And Jane reminisces about the year, just after the sisters all moved home and opened Grace Chapel Inn, that she organized a Christmas cookie drive for shut-ins that ended up teaching the whole town a lesson about generosity.
Christmas Memories: Gifts, Activities, Fads, and Fancies, 1920s–1960s
by Susan WaggonerA journey through the Christmases of yesteryear, with artwork, photos, magazine content, and others treasures of decades past.We all have memories of long-ago Christmases locked away in our hearts. This book explores—with vibrant period art, surprising facts, and excerpts from letters, diaries, and magazines through the decades—what the holiday was like from the 1920s through the 1960s.In Christmas Memories, Susan Waggoner, author of It’s a Wonderful Christmas and Under the Tree, looks at bygone holidays from the perspective of those who lived them. Beginning with “Christmas in the Melting Pot,” which depicts yuletide in the early 1920s, she presents detailed snapshots that re-create seasons past. She chronicles the gifts, activities, fads, and fancies that made each Christmas unique; indulges in fantasy shopping at yesterday’s prices; shares thoughts from letters, diaries, and magazines of the era; and makes the past come to life with vibrant period art that lets you revel in the irresistible nostalgia of Christmas memories.
Christmas Miracles
by Cecil Murphey Marley GibsonCelebrate the season of hope and miracles with these inspiring true stories that will warm the heart and touch the soul…A man lies gravely ill in the hospital on Christmas when he hears angels singing and immediately makes a full recovery. A little boy with dyslexia sits down to read a Christmas book and realizes that his disability has vanished. And a woman's faith is renewed by the chance discovery of a simple nativity set.Many ordinary people experience God's grace during those special moments when Christmas becomes more than just a holiday, but a time for miracles. Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson bring you the real-life stories of everyday people who have experienced these life-changing moments of hope, comfort, and transformation—all during the most wonderful time of the year.
Christmas Miracles
by Jamie Miller<P>At Christmas, our hearts are touched by reports of wondrous occurrences that make us stop, reflect, and hope. This luminous book shares true accounts of Christmas miracles-- inspiring events that happened to real people at Christmas time, including: <P>A Christmas Mystery: A deaf boy's generosity is miraculously rewarded <P>First Christmas: Newlyweds take part in the local Christmas pageant -- and receive a surprising lesson in timeless love <P>My Christmas Angel: A pro baseball player visits a children's ward to cheer the patients, and is himself transformed <P>A Heart for Christmas: A series of coincidences brings new life to a little girl <P>The Stranger: A gentle, mysterious Christmas Eve visitor awes a family <P>Christmas Saved My Mother: A rabbi tells how his mother, fleeing the Holocaust, was spared on Christmas Eve <P>George Misses a Shift: Sudden car trouble on Christmas night saves a couple's life... and more. <P>Albert Einstein said, "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is." If you believe in miracles -- or want to -- let Christmas Miracles light the candle of hope in your heart this year.
Christmas Miracles: Inspirational True Stories of Holiday Magic
by Brad Steiger Sherry Hansen Steiger"Brad and Sherry Hansen Steiger are two of my favorite people. Their wonderful book Christmas Miracles is a treasury of uplifting stories that demonstrates the wonders that can and do accompany our lives." --Shirley MacLaine, Academy Award-winning actress and authorThe promise that miracles can happen is never more certain than during the holiday season, when it really does seem that your dreams and wishes can come true.From a guardian angel who finds a desperately needed job for a man whose wife is about to give birth right before Christmas to pair of grieving parents who receive a warm Christmas message from their recently departed son, these incredible-but-true, larger-than-life miracles celebrate the wondrous joys of this special time of year. Because the first Christmas--and every one since--is a miracle.
Christmas Miracles: True Stories from the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
by Karen KingsburyGive the wonderful gift of Christmas with #1New York Timesbestselling author Karen Kingsbury&’s classic collection of true tales, now updated with a new story. We have all experienced miracles. An incredible chance encounter that changes everything...help that suddenly appears from nowhere...kindness handed to us when it is least expected. In Christmas Miracles, Karen Kingsbury presents real-life stories about people whose lives were changed by the wonder of Christmas. Every December we look back and marvel at the design of God and see His fingerprints at work in our lives over the past year. Then, with hearts full of hope, we wait in expectation for the miracle of that holy, silent night.
Christmas Mommy (Cornerstone Community Church #1)
by Terry FowlerAuntie Julie is the Christmas mommy. That's Julie Dennis's role for the next two weeks to her nephews and niece while her brother and his wife enjoy a much-needed getaway. Her only support is the assistant pastor, her former boyfriend who left her behind as he chased after God. Noah Loughlin has loved Julie for a long time. Now that the Lord has brought her back into his life, Noah feels confident he can pursue her as his future wife. But she has wounds she's never revealed, and the reality of his calling is a threat to Julie's sense of stability. Can Noah compete with the mayhem of caring for five kids and reach Julie's heart with only fourteen days until Christmas?
Christmas Mountain Protector
by Margaret Daley Mary Ellen PorterTwo complete inspirational romantic suspense novels in one volume featuring bodyguards who fall in love while on assignment during the holidays.Christmas Stalking by Margaret DaleyBodyguard Ellie St. James has one objective: protect her client. Pretending to be Rachel “Winnie” Winfield’s assistant lets Ellie stay close, but there’s a complication—Winnie’s grandson, Colt Winfield. The suspicious marine biologist isn’t easy to fool. Trapped on a Colorado mountain, the two must guard Winnie and find the stalker . . . before this Christmas becomes their last.Off the Grid Christmas by Mary Ellen PorterWhen computer expert Arden DeMarco hacks secret files and discovers evidence of treason, a price is put on her head. Security expert Kane Walker promised Arden’s family he’d bring her safely home for the holidays. Instead they’re dodging bullets—and fighting their growing feelings—while Arden races to break the encryption and find out what’s hidden in the files. Now keeping Arden safe is the only Christmas gift that matters . . .
Christmas Mourning: A compelling crime novel full of festive adventure (The Falconer Files #8)
by Andrea FrazerCHRISTMAS MOURNING is the eighth instalment of Andrea Frazer's Falconer Files, a detective series chock-full of picture-postcard villages, dastardly deeds, and a delightful slice of humour.Praise for Andrea Frazer's twisty and compelling crime novels:***** 'The best laugh I have had for a long time. Great story very well written' Reader Review***** 'I loved the book. A good British mystery. Characters are great. All mystery lovers would enjoy this' Reader Review***** 'I have read all of the Falconer Files and they are all excellent. Well written with lovable and quirky characters' Reader Review***** 'Andrea Frazer's Falconer files are outstanding long may she continue to write them they are like a breath of fresh air' Reader Review***** 'Once again, another gripping story in a perfect village... a lot of twists and turns and wonderful descriptions so that one feels actually "there" amongst it all' Reader Review***** 'Discovered this series of books and can't get enough of them. Characters very appealing and loads of humour. Just what I like best' Reader Review_________The UK is experiencing its worst winter for years.Catastrophic news for DI Harry Falconer, as he has rashly promised to spend Christmas with his sergeant, Carmichael, and Carmichael's rambunctious family, in Castle Farthing - only to find himself snowed in and in and spending a lot longer at chez Carmichael than is desirable...Without power or telephones, and Castle Farthing cut off from the outside world until further notice, Christmas Day greets them... with a murder in St Cuthbert's Church, where the locum vicar has discovered, to his horror, one of Castle Farthing's residents nailed to a gigantic cross.Falconer and Carmichael are left to dig their way out of Carmichael's cottage to investigate the terrible crime, with none of the technology and support normally available to them.As if this is not enough to cope with, Carmichael has agreed to look after a huge Great Dane over the festivities, Kerry Carmichael is just about to give birth - and death is still stalking the snowed-in community, intent on claiming at least one more victim...
Christmas Mourning: A compelling crime novel full of festive adventure (The\falconer Files Ser. #8)
by Andrea FrazerCHRISTMAS MOURNING is the eighth instalment of Andrea Frazer's Falconer Files, a detective series chock-full of picture-postcard villages, dastardly deeds, and a delightful slice of humour.Praise for Andrea Frazer's twisty and compelling crime novels:***** 'The best laugh I have had for a long time. Great story very well written' Reader Review***** 'I loved the book. A good British mystery. Characters are great. All mystery lovers would enjoy this' Reader Review***** 'I have read all of the Falconer Files and they are all excellent. Well written with lovable and quirky characters' Reader Review***** 'Andrea Frazer's Falconer files are outstanding long may she continue to write them they are like a breath of fresh air' Reader Review***** 'Once again, another gripping story in a perfect village... a lot of twists and turns and wonderful descriptions so that one feels actually "there" amongst it all' Reader Review***** 'Discovered this series of books and can't get enough of them. Characters very appealing and loads of humour. Just what I like best' Reader Review_________The UK is experiencing its worst winter for years.Catastrophic news for DI Harry Falconer, as he has rashly promised to spend Christmas with his sergeant, Carmichael, and Carmichael's rambunctious family, in Castle Farthing - only to find himself snowed in and in and spending a lot longer at chez Carmichael than is desirable...Without power or telephones, and Castle Farthing cut off from the outside world until further notice, Christmas Day greets them... with a murder in St Cuthbert's Church, where the locum vicar has discovered, to his horror, one of Castle Farthing's residents nailed to a gigantic cross.Falconer and Carmichael are left to dig their way out of Carmichael's cottage to investigate the terrible crime, with none of the technology and support normally available to them.As if this is not enough to cope with, Carmichael has agreed to look after a huge Great Dane over the festivities, Kerry Carmichael is just about to give birth - and death is still stalking the snowed-in community, intent on claiming at least one more victim...
Christmas Murder Cover-Up
by Shannon RedmonFrom investigating a murder to becoming a killer's target Narcotics detective Liz Burke is too late to save her confidential informant from a professional assassin and narrowly survives the encounter. Now she has no memory of the killer—and she&’s got a target on her back this Christmas. With homicide detective Oz Kelly&’s help, Liz will have to survive long enough to unravel a deadly cover-up…or fall victim to a lethal crash.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Christmas Peril
by Margaret Daley Debby GiustiTwo inspirational romantic suspense novellas featuring women who find protection and love with lawmen.Merry Mayhem by Margaret DaleyWhen single mom Annie Coleman unexpectedly arrives in Christmas, Oklahoma, police chief Caleb Jackson suspects she’s hiding secrets. He’ll be watching her closely. And his protection is just what Annie and her daughter need, as danger has followed them to their new home.Yule Die by Debby GiustiIt’s hardly a happy holiday for medical researcher Callie Evans . . . until she discovers her ailing patient is her long-lost brother. And he’s being watched by undercover police officer Joe Petrecelli. When the trio is abducted by a cadre of bad guys, Joe and Callie will have to fight to keep her brother—and themselves—alive.
Christmas Peril and Yuletide Abduction
by Margaret Daley Debby Giusti Virginia VaughanChristmas bells ring with dangerChristmas Peril by Margaret Daley and Debby GiustiIn &“Merry Mayhem&” by Margaret Daley, danger follows Annie Coleman and her daughter home to Christmas, Oklahoma, where she falls under the watchful protection of police chief Caleb Jackson. In &“Yule Die&” by Debby Giusti, medical researcher Callie Evans discovers her ailing patient is her long-lost brother. And he's being watched by undercover police officer Joe Petrecelli.Yuletide Abduction by Virginia VaughanFormer army ranger Josh Adams lost his brother when he died saving Elise Richardson. She's now an FBI agent and his missing niece's only hope. As Elise closes in on a human trafficking ring, she has only days to rescue Josh's niece for a holiday homecoming—and to prove herself worthy of his love. USA TODAY bestselling authors Margaret Daley and Debby Giusti
Christmas Poems
by James Laughlin Albert M. HayesAwake the voice! Awake the string! Dark and dull night fly hence away, And give the honor of this day That sees December turned to May. --William Herrick Christmas Poems is a pleasing and diverse selection of classic holiday poems that goes all the way back to an eclogue of Virgil, moves along to a wide range of authors such as Chaucer, Herbert, Longfellow, Dickinson, Paul Dunbar, Rilke, Yeats, William Carlos Williams, Robert Frost, E. E. Cummings, Kenneth Patchen, Thomas Merton, Wallace Stevens, Marie Ponsot, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Frank O'Hara, Denise Levertov, and Bernadette Mayer. Beautifully designed, this New Directions gem (originally published in the 1940s and reissued in the 1970s) rings with the deep sentiments of the season and just the right splash of holiday cheer. Christmas Poems comes with French flaps and is the perfect size for a stocking stuffer. Christmas Poems was originally edited by Albert M. Hayes and New Directions founder and publisher James Laughlin as A Wreath of Christmas Poems, and published as part of the "Poets of the Year" series in 1942. The collection was updated and revised in 1972, and selections for this newly revised 2008 edition have been chosen by the editorial staff at New Directions.
Christmas Protection Detail: A Winter Romantic Suspense
by Terri ReedHe’ll do anything to protect a baby in jeopardy…When a call from a friend in trouble leads Nick Delaney and Deputy Kaitlyn Lanz to a car crash that killed a single mother, they become the baby’s protectors. Now figuring out why someone is after the child is the only way to save her. But they must find answers soon…or this baby’s first Christmas might just be Nick’s and Kaitlyn’s last.From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.