The Heart & Home
of Christmas
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signed by Karla
Price $13.00


When Jesus was born, God decorated the skies with heavenly fireworks to introduce the Light of the World.
He scheduled the angelic choir to announce the Lamb of God to the lowly shepherds.
And He sent a star to lead the kings of the East to worship the King of all Kings!
Considering God decorated the heavens - His own dwelling place - it seems no less fitting for us to dress up our homes
with seasonal reminders to help us celebrate the birth of His son and the beauty of the season in His Name.

The Heart & Home of Christmas is truly a celebration of the Names of Jesus!
Through looking at the wonderful sights and symbolism of the Christmas season,
your love for Christmas will be renewed and your heart refocused on the true reason for the season.
This book is filled with ways to make the holidays more meaningful,
such as having a baby shower for Jesus and donating the gifts to mothers in need.
Among the seasonal snowmen, joyous angels, and boughs of holly
are places to personalize this gift for a special friend or family member.


Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened
and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 NIV

Christmas is the most loving, giving, joyful holiday of the year.
And yet it can be the most burdensome season as well.
So much to do and so little time to do it!
The voices of expectation vie for our attention.
Perfect presents cry out to be purchased.
The house and hearth long to be dressed.
Parties and programs invite us to attend.
And the list goes on and on!
The sad truth is that we can become weary of Christmas
just thinking about it!

But, shhhhh!
If you can hush the holiday clatter for just a moment you will hear another Christmas voice,
a quiet calling from the Baby in the manger. "Come to Me," He bids. Not demanding but with a gentle spirit,
He invites you to lay aside the heavy burden of the season and "find rest for your soul."
He yearns for you to trade your unrealistic expectations for a season of heartfelt celebration!

To help you stay focused on the Heart of the season, choose a quiet place to set a nativity scene
(even if it is in the bathroom) and find some quiet moments every day this month
to hold the Baby Jesus in your hands and know that He holds you in His.