A Family Christmas

Contains craft and recipe suggestions for family craft activities at Christmas.

"Stories, features and articles for all the family to enjoy."

AN AMERICAN FAMILY. A JOHNSTONE TRADITION. The legendary members of the Jensen family gather together at the Sugarloaf Ranch for one Christmas homecoming they’ll never forget—if they live through it . . . Smoke Jensen looks forward to spending a quiet holiday with the family. But an unexpected arrival from south of the border has him reaching for his guns, defending his land—and risking everything he loves . . . Sally Jensen strikes up a friendship with a lovely Mexican woman—who turns out to be married to the mysterious stranger plotting to steal her ranch . . . Ace and Chance prepare to fight a gang of outlaws trying to kill the man who raised them—but they’re going to need the help of the father they never knew . . . Luke Jensen rescues three young children orphaned in a shootout—and heads home for a surprise reunion with children of his own . . . Preacher catches the eye of a beautiful and beguiling widow—but he can’t decide if she wants to marry him, kill him, or both . . . Every Christmas season, the Jensens pray for peace on earth. But then, for the Jensen family, danger is just another holiday tradition. Live Free. Read Hard.

Timeless melodies, half-forgotten wishes, well-remembered scents, sights, and sounds . . . all bring to mind the wonder of this very special time of year. With stories about good folks gathering on snowy church steps, a little girl's gracious generosity, and a departed husband's last gift of love, A Family Christmasstirs the heart with tender sentiment and renewed hope. Come and enjoy this celebration of family, faith, and God's most blessed gift of all!

Presents a collection of favorite holiday stories and excerpts including "The Night Before Christmas, " by Clement C. Moore; "Little Tree, " by e.e. cummings; and "A Christmas Carol, " by Charles Dickens.

Zac never had a family of his own, but Rudy has enough to share. Shy, inexperienced Rudy has a crush on Zac from the moment his new colleague walks through the door. On an office night out before Christmas, Rudy finds the courage to make a move, and they form a tentative bond. When he discovers Zac will be alone at Christmas, he invites Zac to come home with him. Zac prefers to keep people at arm's length. Yet when Rudy offers him a family Christmas it's impossible to resist. With no parents of his own, Zac is pleasantly surprised to be welcomed by Rudy's. The only drawback is that everyone assumes they're a couple. Unwilling to disappoint Rudy's mum and make Christmas awkward, they decide not to deny it. It's not a chore for Zac to pose as Rudy's boyfriend, but the pretence makes him want things that scare him-things like a real relationship with Rudy. Zac's suffered enough rejection in his life already and is afraid to risk his heart. If he can get over his past rejection and let Rudy inside his armour, he might get more for Christmas than he ever imagined.

Do you want to lay aside the Christmas flurry and concentrate on what it's really all about? This meaningful devotional walks you and your family through the month of December so you can celebrate the birth of Jesus together as a family.