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Rethinking Christmas
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Author : S T Kimbrough
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2020-06-15
Rethinking Christmas written by S T Kimbrough and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-15 with Poetry categories.
In the poems that appear here imagination plays a significant role. We do not know exactly what people expect or anticipate at Advent, but we know it can be radically different, depending on one’s situation in life: the poor, the homeless, those enveloped in war, the wealthy, the desperately ill or injured. What one awaits does not change the nature of Christ’s coming, but it greatly influences how Christ is received. One thing is quite clear: it is the love of God that descends to earth in this child, a child of peace and goodwill. If one is not awaiting these things, one’s celebration may be well-meaning but very wrong-headed. These poems imagine what Advent and Christmas are not and what they might be. How might they be seen through the eyes of the poor and marginalized? How might they be viewed by a business concern? How are they misunderstood? What does Christmas mean, when a bell rings on Christmas Day, and a church building has been destroyed and all that remains is the bell tower?
Rethinking Christmas
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Author : K. L. Dean
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-12-02
Rethinking Christmas written by K. L. Dean and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-02 with categories.
Have we stopped to ask: "What would really make Christ happy for His birthday?" Prepare to be challenged to take a fresh, honest look at Christmas. Why do you celebrate Christmas? Does Christmas really have anything to do with Christ, or do we just say that it does? This book presents a well-balanced approach to re-creating your Christmas in such a way that will bring joy to God's heart and yours. An open heart and willingness to make some changes can lead to lives being saved both now and for eternity.
Christmas As Religion
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Author : Christopher Deacy
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016
Christmas As Religion written by Christopher Deacy and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Religion categories.
This work develops critical links between modern representations of Christmas and the category of religion.
Christmas
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Author : Beryl Mears
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-11
Christmas written by Beryl Mears and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11 with categories.
Have you found yourself saying, "I will be glad when it's all over", "Ba Humbug", "It's getting to be too expensive", etc.? Then Christmas: A Different Perspective is for you. However, don't let the title fool you, the book offers good reading throughout the year. Some people start to shop for the next Christmas, the day after Christmas sale (Boxing Day). The book offers an insightful look at the meaning of Christ's birth and offers an alternative way to celebrate this life-changing, world-changing event, and capture the real meaning and spiritual joy of Christmas. If you have ever felt empty, depressed, and pressured by the traditional Christmas rituals, then this book is written for you also.Looking for something new, inspirational, and refreshing about Christmas? Yes, Christmas: A Different Perspective is the answer. The book is a Divinely inspired long overdue wake-up call to Christian consciousness about the way Christmas is celebrated. Whether you are eight or eighty, Christian or non-Christian, or just curious, the author Beryl Mears has presented spiritually inspired insights that will make you rethink the Christmas celebration in a positive life-changing way. Ms. Mears has used a concise, fully-documented (Bible chapter and verse citations) style to enlighten one and all.
Christmas
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Author : Adam C. English
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2016-10-14
Christmas written by Adam C. English and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-14 with Religion categories.
Christmas cheers the birth of Christ with a fresh look at the festive season. English engages the rich theological and biblical themes of Advent as well as family traditions, popular carols, and legends of the holidays. Topics range from a theology of the incarnation of the Word, the role of Mary, the historical origin of December 25, the significance of Bethlehem and the star, the plight of the holy family in a hostile world, and the place of American pop icons like Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus, and Buddy the Elf. Christmas brims with anticipation.
Hundred Dollar Holiday
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Author : Bill McKibben
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-06-25
Hundred Dollar Holiday written by Bill McKibben and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-25 with Literary Criticism categories.
Too many people have come to dread the approach of the holidays, a season that should -- and can -- be the most relaxed, intimate, joyful, and spiritual time of the year. In this book, Bill McKibben offers some suggestions on how to rethink Christmastime, so that our current obsession with present-buying becomes less important than the dozens of other possible traditions and celebrations. Working through their local churches, McKibben and his colleagues found that people were hungry for a more joyful Christmas season. For many, trying to limit the amount of money they spent at Christmas to about a hundred dollars per family, was a real spur to their creativity -- and a real anchor against the relentless onslaught of commercials and catalogs that try to say Christmas is only Christmas if it comes from a store. McKibben shows how the store-bought Christmas developed and how out of tune it is with our current lives, when we're really eager for family fellowship for community involvement, for contact with the natural world, and also for the blessed silence and peace that the season should offer. McKibben shows us how to return to a simpler and more enjoyable holiday. Christmas is too wonderful a celebration to give up on, too precious a time simply to repeat the same empty gestures from year to year. This book will serve as a road map to a Christmas far more joyful than the ones you've known in the past.
The Adventure Of Christmas
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Author : Lisa Whelchel
language : en
Publisher: Multnomah
Release Date : 2009-02-25
The Adventure Of Christmas written by Lisa Whelchel and has been published by Multnomah this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-25 with Religion categories.
The ADVENTure of Christmas is a guide for moms concerned that their children are losing sight of Jesus in the midst of the distractions the holiday season brings. Lisa Whelchel was such a mom, but instead of abandoning the traditions of Christmas she rediscovered their original meanings, which were intended to remind people of God’s unfathomable gift. Hanging lights on the house, wrapping gifts, and decorating the tree have become opportunities to teach her children about how they relate to Jesus’ birth. With The ADVENTure of Christmas, mothers can redeem what’s been lost from the very symbols that are gentle reminders of the true meaning of Christmas. Have you discovered that Jesus sometimes gets lost in the middle of the hustle and bustle of His birthday party? Would you like to be able to keep your children's focus on Jesus and also join them in the wonder of the celebration? For each of the twenty-four days preceding Christmas, The ADVENTure of Christmas serves as a fun and handy guide that describes the significance behind your favorite traditions. Hanging lights on the house, wrapping gifts, and decorating the tree will become opportunities to share how these customs relate to Jesus' birth. The ADVENTure of Christmas recaptures the true meaning of this beloved season, giving reasons to celebrate for years to come. Story Behind the Book Feeling like Jesus had gotten lost in the frenzy of the holiday season, I asked the Lord to show me what I could do to teach my children the true meaning of Christmas. I was caught off-guard when He simply replied, "Don’t do anything differently. Look in the middle of the celebration and you will find Me." He was right. There was no need to orchestrate moments to pontificate about "the commercialization of Christmas." Instead, Jesus is beckoning us to come to the party and bring the kids. In doing so, we run into Him at the mall, the movies, even at school. He hides in the lights, the carols, and the cards. He is there when we dress the evergreen tree, when Dad dresses up in a red suit, and even when we eat turkey and dressing!
The Magic Of Christmas
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Author : Meredith Premium Publishing
language : en
Publisher: Time Home Entertainment
Release Date : 2021-11-19
The Magic Of Christmas written by Meredith Premium Publishing and has been published by Time Home Entertainment this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-19 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! This special edition covers Christmas in all its beauty, warmth and spirit. By revisiting the reason for the season, back to the manger in Bethlehem, and then tracing the holiday traditions through the years and across the land, right up to today, this issue explores and celebrates Christmas like no other. Learn about the origins of Santa Claus, the development of gift-giving and the emphasis on fellowship that defines this extraordinary day. And don't forget the countless pop culture incarnations: The stories, the movies, the songs. The Magic of Christmas is built around stunning photography from all corners of the globe, beautiful writing, and a treasure of special treats (secrets to the finest gingerbread and egg nog; glimpses of the most exceptional trees) along with a visiting of Christmas miracles past and present.
Christmas Magic
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Author : Sandy Fowler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-11-10
Christmas Magic written by Sandy Fowler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-10 with categories.
Rethink Advent and bring your family together. Advent is the time when you are busy preparing for Christmas. More often than not, it's a season packed with obligations where you find yourself running from task to task so you barely have time to tuck the kids in at night. It doesn't have to be that way. Without making huge changes or monumental sacrifices, you can quickly turn your season around. And Christmas Magic is the tool to help you do just that. This tiny booklet packs a huge punch. In the first 19 pages Sandy reveals the formula for making your Advent season better. She marks off a simple, clear path to identify the most important things in your life and make them a warm and wonderful part of your season. In Christmas Magic you will discover: * A simple path to experiencing more of what you long for. * When to say 'Yes' and when to say 'No'. * Simple tips for drawing your family together. * Easy ways to tweak your Advent traditions so they bring you more joy.
Rescuing God From Christianity
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Author : Sven E. Erlandson
language : en
Publisher: Variocity
Release Date : 2004-09
Rescuing God From Christianity written by Sven E. Erlandson and has been published by Variocity this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09 with Religion categories.
Erlandson articulates the growing frustration that many people have with Christianity and shows how a church is not needed to create a challenging and life-changing new path based on the simple call to love God and love one's neighbor.