Christmas Peace

'The Christmas Peace' is a Christmas-themed novel written by Thomas Nelson Page. The story is about two families, the Hampdens and the Draytons, who had lived within a mile of each other for over fifty years. They had been born on adjacent plantations and were considered good men and good neighbors, but the two families had never been close. They had a long-standing feud that started in early colonial days, and no one knew how the trouble began. The families had been on opposite sides ever since they established themselves on opposite hills in the old county, and the feud had been passed down from father to son for several generations. The Hampdens were dark and stout, hot-blooded, fierce, and impetuous, while the Draytons were slender, fair, and usually lived to old age. The Draytons were generally cool-headed, deliberate, and self-contained, and thus had prospered throughout the years, while the Hampdens had not.

This dazzling Christmas poem by Maya Angelou is powerful and inspiring for people of all faiths. In this beautiful, deeply moving poem, Maya Angelou inspires us to embrace the peace and promise of Christmas, so that hope and love can once again light up our holidays and the world. “Angels and Mortals, Believers and Nonbelievers, look heavenward,” she writes, “and speak the word aloud. Peace.” Read by the poet at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House on December 1, 2005, Maya Angelou’ s celebration of the “Glad Season” is a radiant affirmation of the goodness of life.

Ultimate peace is found only in Jesus, who conquered sin and misery, establishing peace between God and man for all who trust in Him. This beautifully illustrated heirloom book is filled with Scripture, hymns, quotes, songs, and poems to reflect on the true meaning of Christ's coming.

Shooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing that evening and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. Award-wining creator John Hendrix wonderfully brings the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life with his signature style, interweaving detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His telling of the story celebrates the humanity that can persist during even the darkest periods of our history.

This book, "Peace Be Still," is a book of inspired prayers written through turmoil, soul searching and pain to deepening faith, healing and calm. There are homely resumes of the Psalms, reflections of the Holy Spirit and prayers prayers on the trials and tribulations of life and how faith can help overcome these. They are written with humanity sensitivity and grace, reaching out to God, showing God's forgiveness and healing. They are intended as a welcome gift, grounded in scripture for faithful Christians who are looking for words to express their devotion.

In our instantly connected world, it’s surprisingly easy to lose our connection to God. This devotional taps Amish wisdom in order to help us draw closer to God and hear his voice. In The One Year Book of Amish Peace, you’ll get a daily taste of Amish values and wisdom. Tricia Goyer shares her fascination with the Amish in a way that will inspire and encourage believers to carve out more time in each day to listen to God and experience his presence. This daily devotional contains interesting facts about the Amish, recipes, and information about the way the Amish handle money, rear their children, and center their lives on faith in God. You’ll be inspired to slow down and find ways to simplify so that you, too, can experience God in the ordinary.

"It's Christmas Eve 1914. A group of tired soldiers start singing Stille Nacht. Soldiers the other side of the divide on No Man's Land respond with Silent Night. The following day, soldiers on both sides put down their weapons and celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a friendly football match. In the sequel to the hugely popular 'Where The Poppies Now Grow', 'The Christmas Truce' finds soldiers Ben and Ray shaking hands in friendship with Karl and Lars, a tribute to that remarkable moment in history when, for one day, peace found a place."--Publisher's description.