The Purpose Of Christmas

Author : Rick Warren
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781471108440

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The Purpose of Christmas by Rick Warren Pdf

In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren tells the most wonderful story of all - the story of God come to earth in the form of a human infant. Warren goes back to that day long ago when the baby Jesus was born in the manger. In this clarion call to 'remember the reason for the season', readers are taken back in time to the simple origins of a baby who changed history forever. Warren gives readers an intimate look into his family heritage as he shares the fifty-year-old Warren Christmas tradition of having a birthday party for Jesus. Through stirring imagery and compelling insights, this book celebrates the significance and promise of this cherished holiday.

Author : Rick Warren
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781439150276

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The Purpose of Christmas by Rick Warren Pdf

From the author of the bestselling The Purpose Driven Life comes a beautiful, heartfelt reflection on the purpose of Christmas—God's greatest gift to us. In this beautiful holiday keepsake, Rick Warren, the bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life, expounds on the profound origins of Christmas and shows how we can welcome the season of peace into our lives. In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren sounds the clarion call to “remember the reason for the season,” taking us on a journey back in time to the most wonderful story of all—the birth of the baby Jesus. Regardless of your background, religion, or circumstances, Christmas is the best news you can ever receive. Now through stirring imagery and compelling personal insights, The Purpose of Christmas honors the significance and promise of this cherished holiday. Pastor Warren encourages you to identify and confront what drains peace from your life. He explains that the way to respond to these “peace-robbers” is to learn how to surrender to God’s will and not feel defeated or discouraged when life does not go as planned. True peace of mind is found by having unshakeable faith—knowing that God will guide you through life’s challenges. Gorgeously written, The Purpose of Christmas will exhilarate you to honor the true significance of Christmas and to nurture God’s gifts of love and peace in this world.

Author : Rick Warren
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310318552

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The Purpose of Christmas by Rick Warren Pdf

The Purpose of Christmas Study Guide is for groups and families and can be used with The Purpose of Christmas DVD (sold separately), which features three sessions taught by Rick Warren on why we celebrate Christmas and how it can change our lives forever. At the very first Christmas - the birth of Jesus - an angel announced three things. In those three statements of the angel, we find the three purposes of Christmas. The three sessions in The Purpose of Christmas look at each of those purposes: - Christmas Is a Time for Celebration - Christmas Is a Time for Salvation - Christmas Is a Time for Reconciliation Three sessions.

Author : Michael Barber
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781642291582

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The True Meaning of Christmas by Michael Barber Pdf

What does the Bible really say about the birth of Jesus? How did the celebration of Christmas become associated with things like Santa Claus and decorated trees? In The True Meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus and the Origins of the Season, biblical scholar Michael Patrick Barber offers an inspiring look at the Bible''s accounts of Jesus'' birth and the development of the Christmas season. Along the way, he answers numerous questions, including: • How is the Christmas story related to ancient Jewish expectations? • Why is Jesus said to be laid in a "manger"? • Who are the Magi? • What is the mysterious Christmas star? • How did December 25th become the date of Christmas? • How did Saint Nicholas become "Santa Claus"? As Barber explains, though some of the answers to these questions may be surprising, only by understanding the message at the heart of Christmas can we fully enter into the joy it promises.

Author : Rev. Adam Hamilton
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781791005559

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Incarnation by Rev. Adam Hamilton Pdf

Be Transformed this Advent Season! His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and the angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh. In Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas, best-selling author Adam Hamilton examines the names of Christ used by the gospel writers, exploring the historical and personal significance of his birth. This Advent season church families will come together to remember what’s important. In the face of uncertainty and conflict, Christians reclaim the Christ Child who brings us together, heals our hearts, and calls us to bring light into the darkness. Now more than ever, we invite you to reflect upon the significance of the Christ-child for our lives and world today! Incarnation is a standalone book, but works beautifully as a four-week Bible study experience perfect for all age groups during the Advent season. Additional components include a comprehensive Leader Guide, a DVD with short teaching videos featuring Adam Hamilton, as well as resources for children and youth.

Author : Rick Renner
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781680319095

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Christmas - The Rest of the Story by Rick Renner Pdf

There's More to This Story Than You've Been Told Is there more about the story of Christmas you wish you understood or that you have specific questions about? In this storybook of biblical truth and history, Rick Renner takes you on the magical journey of Christ's coming to earth as a baby — and the purpose of His coming — in a way you’ve probably never heard it before. Featuring full-color, original illustrations by artist Lev Kaplan of Stuttgart, Germany, Christmas — the Rest of the Story tells the spellbinding story of God’s plan to redeem mankind — from the angel’s pronouncement to the virgin Mary, and her espousal and marriage to Joseph all the way to the angels’ glorious heralding of the Savior’s birth and His young, "ordinary" life marked by God Almighty’s extraordinary plan. Some of the topics covered include: Why God chose Mary. Why angels viewed God in the flesh with such wonderment. Who were the "shepherds keeping watch" and the Magi? What was the value of the Magi’s famous gifts? A baby-dedication ceremony of all ceremonies! Why King Herod was so troubled by this historical birth? The humility of the Creator’s death. How to prepare for Jesus’ next coming. This book is sure to be a favorite family book in your home, perhaps for generations to come! Jesus’ birth, life, sacrificial death, and glorious resurrection is truly the greatest story on earth — but it has never been more uniquely told than in these pages written by Rick Renner.

Author : Rick Warren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0310942128

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The Purpose of Christmas Curriculum by Rick Warren Pdf

The Purpose of Christmas DVD Study for groups and families features three sessions taught by Rick Warren on why we celebrate Christmas and how it can change our lives forever. At the very first Christmas - the birth of Jesus - an angel announced three things. In those three statements of the angel, we find the three purposes of Christmas. The three sessions on this DVD looks at each of those purposes: 1. Christmas is a time for celebration 2. Christmas is a time for salvation 3. Christmas is a time for reconciliation The Purpose of Christmas DVD Pack includes both the DVD and The Purpose of Christmas DVD Study Guide.

Author : Hugh Chisholm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015015204509

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The Encyclopaedia Britannica by Hugh Chisholm Pdf

Author : Alex McFarland
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781624051883

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The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity by Alex McFarland Pdf

University apologist, director, and popular speaker Alex McFarland has spent the last two decades answering questions about Christian worldview and the Bible from children, teens, and parents. In The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity, he summarizes questions today’s children and teens are asking about God, the Bible, and the problem of evil. Alex’s experiences have taught him that how adults answer questions about God is as important as, if not more important than, what kids ask. He provides parents with teaching strategies that will help them reach their children intellectually and spiritually. Today’s kids and teens are looking for authenticity, integrity, and straightforward truth. Alex comes alongside parents and gives them tools to effectively answer not only their children’s toughest academic questions but also the questions that plague their hearts.

Author : Rick Warren
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310296270

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God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions by Rick Warren Pdf

When we have difficult questions, the Bible has answers. Join Rick Warren, pastor and New York Times bestselling author, as he invites us to take a closer look at key biblical figures and the ways in which they faced difficult questions and challenges in their daily lives. In God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions, Warren uses stories from scripture to teach us that the Bible is filled with examples of real people who faced the same dilemmas we're facing today. By demonstrating the ways in which God chooses to use ordinary people to accomplish his plans--despite their weaknesses and failures--Warren gives us hope as we take on life's countless challenges. Better yet, Warren provides us with realistic solutions that we can start putting into practice today. Taking us inside the lives of biblical characters including Moses, Paul, and Jesus himself, Warren gives us a chance to see the up-close-and-personal ways they navigated their own circumstances. Although God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions is anchored in timeless stories from scripture, Warren also weaves in modern examples that address the twelve questions he's asked the most as a spiritual leader, including: How can I learn to handle discouragement? How can I respond better in a crisis? How do I become more resilient when I feel like a failure? How can I fight my loneliness? How is change possible for me? How can I lead a more peaceful life? The concrete, practical insights that Warren shares in God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions will give you the tools you need to build up your resilience, strengthen your relationship with God, and finally enjoy a life full of lasting purpose, peace, and significance.

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Christmas
ISBN : 9780310248804

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Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas by Ace Collins Pdf

Examines the stories behind the customs and traditions of Christmas including Advent wreaths, holly, Nativity scenes, Yule logs, caroling, and Santa Claus

Author : Mukkove Johnson
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10
Category : Advent calendars
ISBN : 9781607997122

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Christmas Is about Jesus by Mukkove Johnson Pdf

Puts Christ into every symbol of Christmas, from candy canes to carols.

Author : Rico Tice
Publisher : The Good Book Company
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781784980290

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A Very Different Christmas by Rico Tice Pdf

A humorous introduction to Christianity by Rico Tice and Nate Morgan Locke which invites readers to look at the presents under God’s tree. They’ll discover some very different things about God, about themselves and about Christmas, and how Jesus really is everything they could ever hope for. This page-turner is accessible for those who have never heard the gospel before, and gripping for those who think they have heard it all before. Ideal for giving away to friends and family as a gift, and cheap enough for churches to buy to give out at services this December (bulk deals available). Buy it, read it, give it away!

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Random House
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307477729

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Pdf

Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local “powhitetrash.” At eight years old and back at her mother’s side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age—and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime. Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns that love for herself, the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors (“I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare”) will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned. Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity.”—James Baldwin From the Paperback edition.

Author : Reverend Cheryl Anne Kincaid
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1443841994

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Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dickens's a Christmas Carol by Reverend Cheryl Anne Kincaid Pdf

This book is a Christian devotional that uses Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol as a tool to teach the ancient Advent lessons of Hope, Faith, Peace, Love and Joy. Each week's devotion begins with a section from A Christmas Carol which dramatizes the Advent Lesson and is followed with a scriptural Advent lesson from the Church of England's Book of Prayer-- back cover.