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Watch out. God is on the way. It's not within our own power to make a fresh start. If we're to have a future different from the past, it must come as a gift, something not of our devising. What we need is a God who refuses to be trapped in eternity, a God who not only cares about us but is willing to show up among us and do something with us, here, now. In Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation, Will Willimon introduces you to the God who does just that, bringing heaven to earth and changing everything. In Advent we celebrate and anticipate the earth-shaking, life-transforming good news that God is coming to us. Watch out. Get ready. God is on the way. Additional components to use the book as a four-week small group study include a leader guide and DVD/Video Sessions featuring Will Willimon.

This leader guide contains everything needed to guide a group through a four-week study. Includes session plans, discussion questions, and activities based on the book and DVD, as well as multiple format options.

"This four-week Advent study focuses on the experiences of four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story. During this Advent season, Rachel Billups guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas."--amazon.com.

"In the not-too-distant future, Santa has automated his entire workshop with high-tech machines that build all his toys and deliver them on Christmas Eve. This new technology has eliminated Santa's need for helpers. He's let go all but two of his elves, Elvis and Delphina, and released his rare 8 tiny reindeer - the ones who pulled his sleigh - back into the wild. But just days before Christmas, Santa learns that the business tycoon who supplied this modern technology, Larchmont Quickbuck, has decided to take over Christmas for himself and force Santa out of the operation! Desperate to stop that from happening, Santa asks Elvis and Delphina to track down the 8 tiny reindeer to help save Christmas, while he uses his now-rusty building skills to repair the toy-making machines. Elvis and Delphina quickly learn that the true magic of Christmas lies with the tiny reindeer -- when all eight are brought together, they can slow down time! That's how Santa delivers presents around the world in one evening and why Santa needs the 8 tiny reindeer to make Christmas happen! Based on a podcast listened to around the world, 8 Tiny Reindeer was created by writer and actor Robert Tinkler. The graphic novel for ages 7 to 10 is structured like an advent calendar, with one chapter for each day of December leading up to Christmas Day. It's an adventure-packed Christmas story with a modern twist, sure to entertain and delight readers at the holiday season!"--

Scaredy Squirrel has a holiday to-do list, and he's checked it way more than twice in this funny, reassuring graphic novel about getting ready for Christmas, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.In his third NUTTY ADVENTURE, Scaredy is getting ready for Christmas ahead of time . . . WAY ahead of time (June). When December finally rolls around, Scaredy has everything in place: perfect red-and-green decorations, a perfect get-together planned (no parties!), perfectly personalized gifts for each of his friends, all the required permits for gingerbread-house construction (perfectly filled out) and, of course, a perfectly secured premises with a perfect spot for Santa. Yup, nothing can possibly go wrong . . . until friends Rash and Tim break the decorations! But Scaredy is filled with the spirit of the holiday and happy to help his friends finish their Christmas shopping. (Unless they're shopping for Gary the germ?!) Prepare to get festive this Christmas with Scaredy and friends!

"Spot and his family are getting ready to celebrate Christmas when suddenly, Spot disappears. Where could he have gone?"--

Includes a charming story about Santa's house at the North Pole. When you're done reading, use the Velcro tabs to join the covers together and make the tree stand upright for a charming Christmas decoration. Press the button to hear the Jingle Bells melody and turn it off whenever you want--replaceable batteries are included.

The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: ?Searching for presents quiet,? ?Getting caught quiet,? and ?Hoping for a snow day quiet.? Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.

On November 21, 1912, the schooner "Rouse Simmons" set sail from a small northern Michigan town across Lake Michigan. Affectionately dubbed the "Christmas Tree Ship," this was an annual trek from the "Rouse Simmons." But the schooner never makes its destination. Illustrations.

Using witty poems and winsome illustrations, "What Dogs Want for Christmas" lets our four-footed friends speak for themselves. And what does Man's Best Friend have on his holiday list?

Nights differ as much as days. Some nights have witnessed great events and been charged with ethical significance in the history of the world. One such night stands forth crowned with supreme distinction, the night that heard angels sing, and was starred with the Birth of Bethlehem. This book treats the various events and steps that led to the central wonder and interprets the story in terms of its significance today and invests it with poetic light.

Die Jungfrauengeburt steht jedes Jahr an Weihnachten feierlich im Mittelpunkt. Dennoch bleibt sie in ihrer Aussage kaum greifbar. Warum sollte Gott in Maria ein Kind erschaffen? Worin liegt der Sinn dieses Wunders? Je tiefer man in das Thema eintaucht, desto stärker gehen die Meinungen auseinander, bis sich Laien und Theologen konträr gegenüberstehen. Die Jungfrauengeburt scheint so etwas zu sein wie der Blinddarm der Glaubenssätze: Wenn er Schmerzen bereitet, kann man ihn einfach entfernen. Aber hat das auch Nebenwirkungen? Oder ist das längst überfällig? Von dieser Spannung angetrieben wurden in diesem Buch die Forschungsergebnisse der letzten Jahrzehnte zusammengetragen. Es wird nachverfolgt, wie die Hoffnung auf einen von Gott gezeugten Heilsbringer in der jüdischen Tradition gewachsen ist, sich an Jesaja 7,14 kristallisiert und in den Geburtsgeschichten im Neuen Testament manifestiert. In dieser Linie wird wieder sichtbar, was der Glaubensinhalt der Jungfrauengeburt sein kann. Anschließend wird die Bedeutung der Jungfrauengeburt in den ersten vier Jahrhunderten kritisch reflektiert, sowie der Umgang damit in Freikirchen sowie in der evangelischen und katholischen Theologie dargestellt. Letztlich ist das Thema eng mit unserer Identität als Christen verwurzelt. Insgesamt werden umfangreiche Informationen aufgearbeitet, so dass der Leser einen begründeten Standpunkt einnehmen kann.Aktuelle Informationen unter www.diejungfrauengeburt.de

Discover the True meaning behind your favorite Christmas items. Santa explains it all and teaches a beautiful holiday lesson to a sad Mom. Tis' the season for family, celebrating, learning, and loving the greatest gift of all ... God's love!

This Easy and Simple Christmas Coloring Book for Adults can be a perfect way for any adult to escape everyday stress and let their imagination run wild. 50 images - a variety of beautiful Christmas-themed images with no repeats. One-sided pages - the images are on single-sided pages, so the bleeding-through will not be a problem.Relax and have fun - get creative, let your imagination fly, and see how great your designs will turn out.Pick your way of coloring - depending on your preference, you can use both markers or crayons.Handmade Christmas Decorations - these designs, after they are colored, can be cut out and turned into beautiful Christmas decorations for your wallsPerfect Gift - give this book to your loved ones as a gift for them to relax and have a Merry Christmas!

"Hannah and Finn have spent every Christmas together since college. Neither has anywhere else to go: Hannah's parents died, and Finn's disowned him when he came out. Their tradition of offbeat holiday adventures only grows more outrageous with time. When the pair starts their adult lives in New York City, they add stylish Priya and mysterious Theo to the group, solidifying a found family and sense of belonging they've always craved. But now, when Finn announces a move to L.A., this Christmas may be their last. Hannah is terrified of losing the family she's built for herself, even as her boyfriend nudges her toward commitment. Meanwhile, Finn struggles with the things he's about to leave behind--namely, his unexpressed feelings for Theo"--

"Max Fernsby seems like your typical 10-year-old kid, but when a red bag literally falls on his head from the sky, Max finds he suddenly has the power to produce any toy in the world! With his magic red bag in hand and newfound abilities, Max can finallt have anything he ever wanted--just by wishing for it. But what Max doesn't realize is that the red bag only wound up in his hands because two of Santa's most troublesome elves decided to take Santa's sleigh for a joy ride. The bag fell along the way and if they don't get it back soon, Christmas itself may be in jeopardy. Not to mention a greedy businessman has his eyes on the bag and wants to steal it for himself! It's a race against time to save the holidays!"--

Stories Revolving Around Festivals Celebrated widely across the globe. Christmas and Halloween are two such festivals that are sought after by everyone. Authors in the Book - KristenHendersonLis Anna-LangstonMegan WildhoodSonja BerryJacqueline Jill RitoBrian BelefantR.A.LucasMadeleine VogeChristine ArroyoLouis ScentiKhalil ElayanMatt McCain

A Black-Identifying Biracial Child's Great Grandfather tells him about his buddy Santa, and his epic journey one Christmas Eve; it's a multiracial, multi-generational family Christmas featuring Black Santa. Jelani knows who he is. His Daddy is Black, his Mommy is white, and Jelani looks forward to growing up into a Proud Black Man like Daddy, and Granddaddy, and Great Granddaddy, too! It's a video chat with Great Granddaddy today that will take him - and readers - on a journey with Santa as he tries to return to the North Pole in time for Christmas. Along the way, we'll meet a diverse cast of African American characters with warm childhood memories of Santa's kindness, who are excited to help him today. Each illustrated scene stands as an individual piece of art. Every page promises new details to uncover upon a second and third reading. Lets get to the parts our readers care about most: this book has not only 2 cats but one dog AND a reindeer, AND a cowboy! There's a party, and an ATV, and a train, and a surprise on the last page! And, oh yeah, there's Black Santa!

Attention all horse lovers! Lauren Marie pens another adventure featuring her beloved Starhorses. We've all heard about Rudolph, the reindeer with the red nose that helped Santa deliver toys and presents. Did you know before Rudolph there was a Star Horse named Starlight Dancer, who also helped save Christmas. As Christmas Eve is drawing near, The whole North Pole is filled with cheer.The elves make presents and ready the sleigh, Getting all set for the great big day.But trouble is lurking around the bend, A new bad guy and his feathery friend.The Anti-Claus is on the prowl, Making mischief with his evil pet owl.Can Starlight Dancer help Santa's sleigh?Or is it too late to save Christmas Day? Starlight Dancer joins the ranks of Starfire and Luna of the Starhorses who save the day. Illustrated by paintings by Jenna Leigh, Lauren Marie's verses pulls the reader into an exciting adventure for all ages in this powerfully poetic and beautifully illustrated book. All these horses are real horses raised by Lauren Marie on her ranch in Northern California. Don't forget to check out Lauren Marie's and Jenna Leigh's other Starhorse books, Emma and Starfire and The First Seahorse.

Little orphan Gemima, abandoned on the doorstep of Lullaby Orphanage on Christmas Eve, creates adventure and miracles through her drawings. Building lifelong friendships, visiting the North Pole, saving Christmas and becoming Lady Gemima and all in one night. What a difference a day makes!

From the creators of the best-selling brand The Art of Mixology(TM) comes our holiday title, Making Spirits Bright. Cheers to the Spirits of the Christmas Season! This collection of delicious drink recipes features cozy oldies like Eggnog and Mulled Wine, but also new classics like Jingle Juice and Cinnamon Basil Mojitos. Bartenders of every level of experience will love this holiday handbook! So whether you're a new mixologist or a thoroughly seasoned Santa, this collection will get everyone rockin' around the Christmas Tree! Beautiful photos of cocktails will inspire your imagination -- and techniques, barware, and ingredients are super easy to follow. Did someone ask for a mocktail? No problem! Recipes are easily converted to nonalcoholic choices. Great holiday host and hostess gift!Explore the chemistry of cocktails and mocktails with The Art of Mixology(TM) . Become your own bartender and create new, delicious concoctions using the best of traditional and contemporary recipes. Have fun and make yourself a drink! Collect all of the titles in our Mixology series - the original Art of Mixology, Bourbon & Whiskey, Rum, Word Search Intoxicating Puzzles, Mocktails and holiday essential Making Spirits Bright. CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY COCKTAILS: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks alike for the holiday season! Includes more than 75 Christmas cocktails to cheers the holiday season, with drinks like a Merry Mai Tai or a Mistletoe Martini.ACCOMMODATES ALL LEVELS: This ultimate cocktail recipe book is made for beginners, experts, and everyone in between, featuring mixed drinks with a variety of alcohol favorites including whiskey, gin and vodka.RECIPES & PHOTOS: 192 pages full of beautiful images of cocktail recipes will inspire any bartender for the holidays. Mix everything from a traditional Hot Toddy to a fresh, modern Cinnamon Basil Mojito.TEACHES THE BASICS Recipes are easy to follow for even the most novice mixologist.MAKES A GREAT GIFT Makes a great stocking stuffer or gift to the host during the holiday season.

For anyone seeking renewal, Midwinter Light shines hope into the dimness of a long, cold season and warms our souls with sacred wonder. Award-winning writer Marilyn McEntyre invites us to slow down, sit, and savor midwinter, with each poem introducing an aspect of the season and ending with an accompanying reflection.

For many of us, the season leading up to Christmas is a time of expectations, busyness, joy, and often grief. Meta Herrick Carlson's Ordinary Blessings for the Christmas Season is a lovely companion to help us access the deeper meaning of holidays, connect to the ancient story of Christmas, and pause to recognize the sacred ordinary in the season.