Reading books about Christmas, during December, has been something I've really been enjoying the past few years.
Here are few I'm hoping to get to this season.
Oh Come All Ye Faithful by John MacArthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, Robert & Bonnie Wolgemuth
This book in filled with reflections on some wonderful Christmas Carols. Carols such as, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Angel We have Heard on High and Silent Night!, Holy Night!
I'm excited to read this one, as I love Christmas carols!
Christmas - A Gift for Every Heart by Charles Stanley
This book shares the Christmas story with these lessons:
- True peace and joy are found only in Christ, not in the things of this world;
- Christmas itself is undeniable evidence that God always keeps His promises;
- The Lord God not only lives and reigns, but He is intimately involved in every circumstance of our lives; and
- The perfect gift for us to give Jesus is the gift of our own heart.
Family Christmas Treasures: Celebration of Art and Stories by Various
This is such a pretty book! It's filled with beautiful art by artists like Norman Rockwell, Eastman Johnson and Thomas Birch, as well as many others. It is also filled with Christmas stories from authors like Betty Smith, Louisa May Alcott and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
I'm looking forward to reading a few of these this season.
Finding Christ in Christmas by A.W. Tozer
This is a short advent devotional compelled of Tozer's writings on why Jesus came. I always enjoy reading Tozer and excited for this December read.
Note: Painting above: 'Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas' by Norman Rockwell
These are great suggestions, and I totally agree that there are special books that make for good Christmas reading.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying all of them!
DeleteThe book about Christmas Carols is calling to me. Thanks for the suggested Christmas reading!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Bev xx
Just finished it and enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by Bev!
DeleteI read the Tozer book last year. He's always good for making one think deeply. The Family Christmas Treasures book sounds like it would be lovely!
ReplyDeleteStarting the Tozer book today!
DeleteFamily Christmas Treasures sounds like something I'd like.
ReplyDeleteI've read a few stories from it and especially loved the one by Harriet Beecher Stowe!
DeleteWhat a great collection of books! We love Stockbridge and I've always loved that iconic Christmas painting.
ReplyDeleteThe Family Christmas Treasures book looks great! Louisa May Alcott is actually in my family's tree!
Thanks for sharing.
Wow that's cool about Louisa May Alcott! I love this painting too!
DeleteGreat selection here. I used to always purchase a new Christmas book, but don't have the finances to do it now. THat Tozer advent devotion would be a great read.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I use my library quit a bit! Thanks for stopping by Mandy!
DeleteThese all look like great books! Thanks for the recommendations.
ReplyDeleteSo far I'm really enjoying them! Glad you stopped by!
DeleteI love festive reads! Visiting you from the LMM link up. laurensparks.net
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Lauren!
Deletewow - a new to me Tozer read - thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to get started on it tonight!
DeleteThank you Cathy, I didn't know about the Tozer Christmas read!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
You're most welcome to join me in a cuppa at Tea With Jennifer,
Bless you,
Jennifer
Thanks Jennifer!
DeleteI enjoy reading Tozer, too, and I haven’t heard of that title before.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to it! Thanks for stopping by Carol!
DeleteI love the look of the book telling the story behind the Christmas Carols. Thanks for this great list.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good book! Thanks for stopping by Christine!
Deleteoh, you had me with that Norman Rockwell painting at the top of the page.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
It's beautiful isn't it?!
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