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There are not many books that empathize with people who feel lost and hopeless at the holidays and then earnestly desire to help them towards finding new hope. Too often in books about this time of year, there is an assumption that everyone at Thanksgiving and Christmas is happy, excited, and faith-filled. By writing it creatively through the lens of A Christmas Carol, whose main character is known to so many people as one who makes this spiritual journey, this book takes a unique turn.Paul E. Jarzembowski serves on staff at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Washington DC and has been engaged in pastoral ministry, evangelization, training, teaching, and consulting for over two decades across the United States and around the world. +

Lent is an ideal time to step back and reflect on the deeper movements of the spirit, and Elizabeth Caldwell helps readers do this through a simple but profound approach.Pause: Spending Lent with the Psalms invites us to take up the spiritual practice of encountering, sinking into, and deeply engaging with one psalm each week during Lent and Holy Week.The season of Lent encourages Christians to consider a different pace-one of slowing down, noticing, pausing-than what our dominant culture values. The invitation to pause with the Psalms begins on Ash Wednesday, starting with a mark of ashes on our foreheads that reminds us that in spite of our failures-things we have done or failed to do-we belong to God. Readers are then guided into an exploration of Psalm 51 and the theme of a clean heart. Each chapter helps readers to connect an image drawn from that psalm, such as paths, faces, blessing, tables, waiting, thanksgiving, listening, being alone or abandoned, and hands, with their own lives. At the close of each chapter, readers are invited to try a different prayer practice to help them continue to reflect on the theme and psalm each day. This intentional engagement-without feeling burdensome-opens just enough space and time for a creative spiritual practice to flourish, sustaining the life of faith during the Lenten season in ways that can make a difference in God's world.Reflection and discussion questions are included with each chapter and the book includes a leader's guide at the end for study groups.In addition to the individual devotion and group study material found in the book, you can access free digital resources, which include a sermon series guide, children's bulletins, and illustrated sheets for use during worship or study, at www.wjkbooks.com/Pause.

"Reflects on the brave action of the midwives Shiphrah and Puah and other faithful women in Exodus, Moses's awakening to the plight of the Hebrew people, Moses's encounter with the burning bush, the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, and more-alongside numerous contemporary stories-to help readers to contemplate how God is calling them to respond to what is not right in the world: racial injustice, houselessness, and discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities"--

Where's Waldo? He's in the holiday spirit in an exciting sticker book.It's Waldo's world, and it's all decked out for Christmas! Snowmen, skis, toys, and other wintry images from Waldo's previous adventures combine with unique artwork to create a hide-and-seek holiday extravaganza. Hundreds of stickers add dimension to the hunt, while a special gatefold spread invites readers into Waldo's world. Young seekers will adore the stickers and the "create-your-own-Waldo" activity, while longtime fans will revel in the exclusive art and classic search-and-find format. Finding Waldo has never been so festive!

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this fifth book of their adventures, they share the joys of winter.

The second book in the series of graded arrangements of 12 all time favorite Christmas songs for acoustic, fingerstyle and classical guitar players.A further collection of twelve of the most well known and loved Christmas carols and holiday season songs beautifully arranged for guitar by guitarist James Akers.Each of the 12 songs are offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced technical versions. For beginners, start with the easy version of the song, then build up to the more complex versions which are all found in this book. This publication would also be an excellent resource for guitar teachers looking for potential material for students around Christmas time.This book offersAll songs are notated in both music and guitar TAB for non music readers.All advanced versions of the song come with QR codes for watching a video performance of each song.THE TWELVE SONGS INCLUDED ARE:Deck the HallsHark the Herald Angels SingI Saw Three ShipsIn the Bleak MidwinterJoy To The WorldO Come All Ye FaithfulO Little Town Of BethlehemOnce In Royal David's CityThe Coventry CarolThe First NowellThe Holly and The IvyWhile Shepherds Watched Their FlocksPlus a bonus mystery song!FREE DOWNLOAD OF EXTRA MATERIALA link is included within the book to download free extra material which accompanies the publication. Contents of the free download are:mp3 versions of all advanced versions of the Christmas carol guitar arrangements for you to listen to before practice.mp3 accompanying tracks for the beginner versions of the Christmas carols for play along.A PDF book which details all the chords used in the beginner guitar chord arrangements offered in chord diagram format for easy understanding.

Wreaths. Garland. Candles. Nativity scenes. Gifts. Loved ones. What better time to share a quiet moment with God than the season for celebrating the gift of His Son Jesus?Featuring inspirational scriptures and brief story meditations, these devotions will help you experience the true meaning of Christmas. Each scripture and devotion helps you focus on His love and share that love with others. Your heart will be warmed and you will rejoice in His love, as you keep Christ in Christmas this holiday season.