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The daily Lenten meditations in this audiobook will transform you, helping you focus not so much on what you have done to offend God, but on what he has done to redeem you.

While reading the autobiography of St. Therese, Fr. Caster had an "ah ha" moment that transformed his experience of Lent from one of narrow concern over what to give up to one of joyful freedom to enter into the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. "What struck me," he says, "was her insistence on the way we do things for God and not the things we do for him. It wasn't about what I was offering; it was about why."

The ambitious radio series, The Greatest Story Ever Told— based on the book of the same name by Fulton Oursler—came to ABC in the 1940s with a full orchestra and 16-voice chorus. The series dramatized the life and times of Jesus Christ—"the greatest life ever lived"—and was the first radio series to simulate the voice of Christ as a continuing character.

It’s easy to get caught up in the consumer-driven rush at Christmastime. Advent is a time to slow down and reflect on our faith and our lives. Advent Devotional offers four weeks of daily Scriptures, devotions, reflection questions, and prayers.

Preparing for Jesus is a 28-day journey through Jesus' family tree, meant to turn your heart and mind toward the coming King as you prepare to celebrate his arrival. On this journey, you will encounter some familiar and not-so-familiar ancestors of Jesus, starting with Abraham and ending with Joseph and Mary. You will meet heroes and villains. And you will hear stories of victories and failures.

The Faces of Christmas shows us a glimpse into the Christmas story from the perspectives of people involved in and affected by the coming of God as a man. These stories, told from 12 perspectives, paint a picture of all of us at different phases of our lives' journeys. If you haven’t already, you will soon see how God’s story coincides with ours as he calls us to be a part of what he’s set in motion.

A Walk Through December will take you on a daily journey with the author as she recounts many of her cherished memories and Christmas shenanigans of the past. One of which is a rare story of a rat rushing right through the gift opening festivities.

No trips on donkeys. No angels singing. Not even a baby in a manger. Yet, there are still 25 gifts God wants to give you for Christmas. And they are found in a little six chapter book half way through the New Testament. Rich Ronald uncovers The Greatest Gifts as they are revealed in Ephesians.

“Joy to the world—the Lord has come!” We sing these words every year, but what does it mean that the Creator came to his creation as a baby? How exactly does the “earth receive her King?” What does it sound like when rocks, hills, floods, and plains echo his praise? And what would it...

More than any other time of year, Christmas brings with it an undeniable sense of wonder and awe. The Advent season gives us the opportunity to delight in the promises we celebrate at Christmas: the HOPE that Jesus will return and make all things new; the JOY that comes from worshiping Him today...

The Pilgrims' celebration of the first Thanksgiving is a keystone of America's national and spiritual identity. But is what we've been taught about them or their harvest feast what actually happened? And if not, what difference does it make? Through the captivating story of the birth of this quintessentially American holiday, veteran historian Tracy McKenzie helps us to better understand the tale of America's origins—and for Christians, to grasp the significance of this story and those like it. 

Is there more about the story of Christmas you wish you understood or that you have specific questions about? In this storybook of biblical truth and history, Rick Renner takes you on the magical journey of Christ's coming to earth as a baby—and the purpose of his coming—in a way you’ve probably never heard it before.

La Navidad es la fiesta más importante del año. Después de los días correspondientes que exaltan el orgullo nacional de cada país, como el Día de la Independencia en Estados Unidos, el Día de la Victoria en rusia o el Día de la Bastilla en Francia, es el 25 de diciembre el que articula la vida, el trabajo y la economía en buena parte del mundo, incluidos muchos países no cristianos. Desde tiempos antiguos, el comienzo del invierno ha sido la ocasión para que la mayoría de la gente coma, beba, baile y se reúna para tocar el tambor y tomar un descanso.

The Carols of Christmas, Volume 1 invites you to slow down and listen to the stories behind some of the most beloved Christmas carols, then reflect on their words through Scripture and personal devotion. Each week begins with the fascinating story behind a collection of carols, followed by six daily devotions inspired by a verse from the hymn. Discover who wrote the carol, what was happening in the author's life, and how God has used these songs to proclaim the message of Christmas through the generations.

You see, "Santa Claus" isn't really a single person; it is more of a title that is passed from father to son. It has been a Kringle family tradition for generations. Jack Kringle didn't want to be the next Santa Claus, so he left the North Pole for New York City. There he found success and wealth as a scheming businessman, often times trampling on the "little guy" to get what he wanted. Suddenly, his twin brother, Dale, appears in New York on a secret mission that may just teach Jack the true meaning of Christmas.

The brand new novel from Britain's best-loved saga author Whitby, 1845 Amber Ainsley works as a laundry maid for the wealthy Greenwood family, but when she falls pregnant with her employer's illegitimate child, she is cast out, left homeless and destitute. She flees to Whitby, but Barnaby...

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions reveals the surprising, quirky, mysterious, and sometimes horrifying stories behind the most wonderful time of the year.  

This Biblical Healing manual is solidly grounded in God's Word, with in-depth Biblical truths presented in a friendly and easily digestible way. As you listen, you'll encounter real-life testimonies that will fill your heart. This will be a treasure in your library. Finally, walk the wholeness our loving Father desires for you and your loved ones.

Delight in God’s wonderful gifts of grace with this Advent devotional for Christmas. Just as with opening the doors of an Advent calendar day by day, this Advent devotional will build your anticipation for Christmas so that you can fully absorb and enjoy its central gift—Jesus Christ...

Bestselling author Michael Foley dives deep into the history of Christmas and the customs that surround this beloved holiday. Learn about the fascinating origins of your favorite Christmas food, drink, observances, and songs. Discover how Saint Nicolas, a fourth-century Catholic bishop, became Santa Clause and who Santa’s global competitors are (some of them will shock you). And dig into the forbidden history of the Yuletide season’s dark and ghoulish side.