A Christmas Miracle Comes To Holy Nativity

Holy Nativity is novice Pastor Bill Sanders last chance to make it as a minister. But the odd-ball members of his new congregation arent making it easy. Will a promised miracle at the churchs annual Christmas Pageant save the day? Or will the pastor have to take an icy dip in the lake on New Years Day? And how does a duck named Delilah lead to true love? A Christmas Miracleis a humorous look at the trials of shepherding a small town faith community. It is filled with warmth, laughter, romance, and the magic of Christmas.

A reflection on The Christmas Miracle "The Word become flesh and dwelt among us." John 1:14In reading the Holy Scripture, we are faced with a significant number of miracles across the two testaments. The title of this theatrical text refers to the miracle of the birth of Jesus, or more specifically, the miracle of the incarnation of the the Son of God for him to live among us. When the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary, a young woman betrothed to Jospeh, he makes it clear that she was recognized by God as worthy to receive the grace of being the mother of Jesus. It is difficult to imagine what she could have thought during that incredible moment of her life. When she asked how she could possibly conceive a child without having ever been intimate with Joseph, the angel told her that "The Holy Spirit will come down to you, and God's power will come over you, so your child will be called The Holy Son of God." In other words, at that moment, the Angel Gabriel had said to her that the conception of that son would be a miracle, since God would be breaking all natural laws of fertilization to accomplish what the prophet Isaiah had proclaimed 700 years before. "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [which means God is with us]." Isaiah 7:14

Michael Griggs, a young man about to become a minister, has a crisis of faith when his new bride Jenny dies, leaving him to raise her two little daughters alone. When the girls’ grandparents seek custody of the girls, Michael must confront his doubts in order to keep the girls in his life. Could the memories of how he met and fell in love with Jenny hold the key to rediscovering his faith? God Made the Rainbow is a story of love and faith—lost and regained.

A heartwarming story that puts Christ back into Christmas. Legend has it the tradition of the Christmas Nativity began in Italy in 1223 when St. Francis of Assisi recreated the Bethlehem scene at Greccio. This enduring story written by Jeffrey Campbell will delight and inspire both young and old. There are over 30 full color illustrations beautifully rendered by Francesca Bianco.28 pages hardcover gloss laminated first edition 8.5" x 11". This book will be a treasured gift that will be passed on from generation to generation. Let's all join together and do all that we can to bring Christ back into our Christmas Season.

The story of the birth of Jesus in brought to life in six three-dimensional panoramas.

Learn Something Life Changing This ChristmasAfter years, sometimes even decades, of hearing the Christmas story so many times, we lose the meaning. The story of the birth of Jesus Christ as told Luke Chapter 2 is the best-known story in the Bible. Ask anyone and they can tell you about Caesar's tax. Everyone knows about Mary and Joseph's trip to Bethlehem. Most people can tell you that Jesus was born in a stable. We've heard the story thousands of times, over and over, in Christmas pageants, plays, cards, TV programs, movies, and music. To many, the story of God becoming a man - of God taking on human flesh - has become so common that the greatest miracle in history has lost its impact. That's why The Nativity was written, to help you take a fresh look at the Christmas story - to help you see beyond the familiar and find the true Spirit of Christmas. Turn the pages to find the answers:?Who was the inn-keeper?Why is Jesus called Emmanuel?Did Mary and Joseph have children of their own?Was Jesus born on December 25th?What was the Tower of the Flock?Is Jesus coming back?