Unwrapping his Presence What we Really Need for Christmas

by Maxwell, Chris

• ISBN13: 9781935245391
• ISBN10: 1935245392
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-09-01
• Publisher: HigherLife Publishing

Summary

This year, why not go through the ups and downs of the holiday season with Jesus right by your side. Find faith in the buzz of overcrowded malls or as you visit a friend in the hospital. Hear Him in the rhythm of the holiday music dancing through the air-the music of people chattering, telephones ringing, children playing, sirens blaring, horns honking...the music of the life you live. Return home to the warmth and festivities, and allow the savory twists of poetry in this book to unwrap the presence of the One who gave His life for you so that you could spend eternity with Him. The One who is called-Emmanuel (God with us).

Author Biography

Chris Maxwell has served over twenty years in pastoral ministry. He writes articles, curriculum, reviews and devotionals for a variety of publications, including Charisma, Today's Pentecostal Evangel, Issachar File, Enrichment, LIVE, Christian Retailing, Ministries Today, The Orlando Sentinel and many others. After an unexpected attack of viral encephalitis that nearly took his life, Chris started on a long and arduous journey of defeat and recovery in his two books, Changing My Mind and Beggars Can Be Chosen. Chris currently serves as Campus Pastor and Spiritual Life Director for Emmanuel College and Writer/Editor for LifeSprings Resources.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xxi
Introduction: Standing and Waiting	p. 1
Listen: A Word to the World	p. 3
Baby: A Christmas Cry	p. 6
Grief: Journey Through	p. 9
Remember: A Way Toward the Manger	p. 17
Wanted: The Best Part of Christmas by Mary DeMent	p. 21
Pausing: Comfort and Joy	p. 24
Transformation: Communicating the Word in a Changing Society-That Glorious Song of Old	p. 26
Pain: Nathaniel's Story	p. 33
Love: A Christmas I Remember	p. 37
Reflection: Mary's Treasure by Mary DeMent	p. 39
Home: Jesus Here and Now	p. 41
Wounds: Sad Songs of the Season	p. 45
Cleansing: God's Dreaming of a White Christmas	p. 48
Together: The Then and Now	p. 51
Favored: I Wish You a Mary Christmas by Mary DeMent	p. 56
Nearby: A Modern Virgin in an Ancient Story	p. 59
Recreated: A World with Ears to Hear	p. 68
Celebrate: The Most Wonderful Time by Mary DeMent	p. 71
Requests: Asking for Presents	p. 74
Hope: 'Tis the Season	p. 78
Priceless: Wrapped and Waiting by Mary DeMent	p. 80
Purpose: A Summary of Success	p. 83
Authenticity: Inside Matters	p. 86
Compassion: A Month for Love	p. 88
Request: Asking Again	p. 91
Conclusion: A Departure, An Arrival	p. 94
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