Author: Judy Christie
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426744528
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Judy Christie meets us where we are, in a frenzied, out-of-control frame of mind, and helps us begin to have a deeper understanding of the joy of the Christmas season and its deep meaning for our lives overall—and how that can be a starting point for a more abundant life in the new year. In Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmas, Christie guides us to a more helpful, Christian understanding of this time of year. Aspects of the liturgical calendar are introduced as part of this process, including the Christian understandings of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. She gives us practical tools for coping with holiday pressures but above all stresses the need for transformation from a secular perspective to a Christian one. Hurry Less Worry Less at Christmas will assist in identifying what people love about the holiday season and what they want to change. The book can also be used as a study book for church small groups or Sunday school classes, leading up to the holidays. This updated edition contains new content to help make the Christmas season even more joyful, peaceful, and meaningful. “In her delightful, contemporary, and practical book, Judy Christie takes the ‘Grinch’ out of holiday preparations. She enabled me to see Christmas as a sacred, joyful journey rather than a difficult, demanding marathon.” --Nell W. Mohney, Author of Slay Your Giants “Judy Christie must have been reading my mind! I’ve already started planning a simpler, calmer holiday season this year.” --Cynthia Bond Hopson, Author of Bad Hair Days, Rainy Days, and Mondays “Judy Christie provides a welcome reminder to wait upon the Lord, and some practical, real-life steps toward comfort, joy, and simplicity.” --Rob Weber, Co-author of Beginnings: The Spiritual Life
Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmas
Author: Judy Christie
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426744528
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Judy Christie meets us where we are, in a frenzied, out-of-control frame of mind, and helps us begin to have a deeper understanding of the joy of the Christmas season and its deep meaning for our lives overall—and how that can be a starting point for a more abundant life in the new year. In Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmas, Christie guides us to a more helpful, Christian understanding of this time of year. Aspects of the liturgical calendar are introduced as part of this process, including the Christian understandings of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. She gives us practical tools for coping with holiday pressures but above all stresses the need for transformation from a secular perspective to a Christian one. Hurry Less Worry Less at Christmas will assist in identifying what people love about the holiday season and what they want to change. The book can also be used as a study book for church small groups or Sunday school classes, leading up to the holidays. This updated edition contains new content to help make the Christmas season even more joyful, peaceful, and meaningful. “In her delightful, contemporary, and practical book, Judy Christie takes the ‘Grinch’ out of holiday preparations. She enabled me to see Christmas as a sacred, joyful journey rather than a difficult, demanding marathon.” --Nell W. Mohney, Author of Slay Your Giants “Judy Christie must have been reading my mind! I’ve already started planning a simpler, calmer holiday season this year.” --Cynthia Bond Hopson, Author of Bad Hair Days, Rainy Days, and Mondays “Judy Christie provides a welcome reminder to wait upon the Lord, and some practical, real-life steps toward comfort, joy, and simplicity.” --Rob Weber, Co-author of Beginnings: The Spiritual Life
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426744528
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Judy Christie meets us where we are, in a frenzied, out-of-control frame of mind, and helps us begin to have a deeper understanding of the joy of the Christmas season and its deep meaning for our lives overall—and how that can be a starting point for a more abundant life in the new year. In Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmas, Christie guides us to a more helpful, Christian understanding of this time of year. Aspects of the liturgical calendar are introduced as part of this process, including the Christian understandings of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. She gives us practical tools for coping with holiday pressures but above all stresses the need for transformation from a secular perspective to a Christian one. Hurry Less Worry Less at Christmas will assist in identifying what people love about the holiday season and what they want to change. The book can also be used as a study book for church small groups or Sunday school classes, leading up to the holidays. This updated edition contains new content to help make the Christmas season even more joyful, peaceful, and meaningful. “In her delightful, contemporary, and practical book, Judy Christie takes the ‘Grinch’ out of holiday preparations. She enabled me to see Christmas as a sacred, joyful journey rather than a difficult, demanding marathon.” --Nell W. Mohney, Author of Slay Your Giants “Judy Christie must have been reading my mind! I’ve already started planning a simpler, calmer holiday season this year.” --Cynthia Bond Hopson, Author of Bad Hair Days, Rainy Days, and Mondays “Judy Christie provides a welcome reminder to wait upon the Lord, and some practical, real-life steps toward comfort, joy, and simplicity.” --Rob Weber, Co-author of Beginnings: The Spiritual Life
Hurry Less, Worry Less for Families
Author: Judy Christie
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426726570
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
This book offers useful tips and tools for shaping the kind of family life you want, whatever stage of life you are in, and for exploring answers to questions most families face. In addition to the author's observations, thoughts, and experiences about family life, readers also will find comments from several busy, hardworking mothers and fathers who know how tough and wonderful family life is, along with insights into family life from everyone from young children to retired adults. As the author says, there are no "perfect" families, but there are successes in the lives of many who have learned to rely upon God and to get back up when they stumble. The hope is that within this book you will recognize many of those kinds of achievements within your own family and find new inspiration and encouragement for moving forward with greater faith, joy, and love.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426726570
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
This book offers useful tips and tools for shaping the kind of family life you want, whatever stage of life you are in, and for exploring answers to questions most families face. In addition to the author's observations, thoughts, and experiences about family life, readers also will find comments from several busy, hardworking mothers and fathers who know how tough and wonderful family life is, along with insights into family life from everyone from young children to retired adults. As the author says, there are no "perfect" families, but there are successes in the lives of many who have learned to rely upon God and to get back up when they stumble. The hope is that within this book you will recognize many of those kinds of achievements within your own family and find new inspiration and encouragement for moving forward with greater faith, joy, and love.
Hurry Less, Worry Less at Work
Author: Judy Christie
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 142672960X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Balance your life at work with your life outside of work. This book offers practical ideas and strategies to help you being your own path toward change and greater balance. Each chapter includes questions and simple steps to consider, tips from real people, helpful scripture verses for guidance, and prayers for your journey. It also includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide, which can be used individually or with a group.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 142672960X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Balance your life at work with your life outside of work. This book offers practical ideas and strategies to help you being your own path toward change and greater balance. Each chapter includes questions and simple steps to consider, tips from real people, helpful scripture verses for guidance, and prayers for your journey. It also includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide, which can be used individually or with a group.
Downtown Green
Author: Judy Christie
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426754000
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
When the short bypass around Green opens with much fanfare, downtown dries up faster than cement on the roadway. Businesses close and the hospital becomes a clinic. Mayor Eva must decide whether to sell her historic store or close it. The Holey Moley Antique Mall seems less like a dream and more like a nightmare. While the road is progress to some, it seems to be leading Green toward a national trend--a town that is merely a shadow of itself. With the town going backwards, Lois leans on her faith but is both intrigued and jealous when a fellow business owner comes up with a strategy to save Green. But can her plan rescue the town from the path it’s on?
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426754000
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
When the short bypass around Green opens with much fanfare, downtown dries up faster than cement on the roadway. Businesses close and the hospital becomes a clinic. Mayor Eva must decide whether to sell her historic store or close it. The Holey Moley Antique Mall seems less like a dream and more like a nightmare. While the road is progress to some, it seems to be leading Green toward a national trend--a town that is merely a shadow of itself. With the town going backwards, Lois leans on her faith but is both intrigued and jealous when a fellow business owner comes up with a strategy to save Green. But can her plan rescue the town from the path it’s on?
Rally 'Round Green
Author: Judy Christie
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 142673686X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Green survived a tornado, but now the town faces a new storm—one that threatens the schools! As Green continues to recover from a horrendous tornado, newlyweds Lois and Chris just want to return to a normal life in their home on Route Two. But even more threats to Green loom on the horizon. The state of Louisiana announces plans to close Green’s schools, which will put Chris out of work and end a long-standing tradition of community pride. Lois and Chris know the loss will crush the community and harm students forced to travel more than an hour to classes. Then there’s that new highway that’s creeping even closer . . . But Green has another tradition: Rallying around each other. Newspaper owner Lois, Mayor Eva, and college students unite to fight the bureaucrats, with some surprising—and unexpected results. "A tender tale filled with community, friendship, and love. Judy Christie creates characters you'll want to know and places you'll want to be. Don't miss your chance to rally round with the Gang from Green!" -- Lisa Wingate, National Bestselling Author of Larkspur Cove and Dandelion Summer "Have you gone to Green yet? If not, you're missing out on all the fun. Think small southern towns are boring? Then visit Green, Louisiana and get to know Lois and Chris and their friends, families and ... animals! First, it was Gone to Green, then Goodness Gracious Green, then the Glory of Green and now it's time to Rally Round Green. Politics, potluck, storms, secrets, meth labs and remodeling, dogs and more dogs, and oh yes, chickens. Can't forget the chickens. Rally Round Green is the best Green book yet! What are you waiting for? C'mon on down to Green and find out what all the fuss is about!" -- Lenora Worth, author of Hometown Sweetheart
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 142673686X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Green survived a tornado, but now the town faces a new storm—one that threatens the schools! As Green continues to recover from a horrendous tornado, newlyweds Lois and Chris just want to return to a normal life in their home on Route Two. But even more threats to Green loom on the horizon. The state of Louisiana announces plans to close Green’s schools, which will put Chris out of work and end a long-standing tradition of community pride. Lois and Chris know the loss will crush the community and harm students forced to travel more than an hour to classes. Then there’s that new highway that’s creeping even closer . . . But Green has another tradition: Rallying around each other. Newspaper owner Lois, Mayor Eva, and college students unite to fight the bureaucrats, with some surprising—and unexpected results. "A tender tale filled with community, friendship, and love. Judy Christie creates characters you'll want to know and places you'll want to be. Don't miss your chance to rally round with the Gang from Green!" -- Lisa Wingate, National Bestselling Author of Larkspur Cove and Dandelion Summer "Have you gone to Green yet? If not, you're missing out on all the fun. Think small southern towns are boring? Then visit Green, Louisiana and get to know Lois and Chris and their friends, families and ... animals! First, it was Gone to Green, then Goodness Gracious Green, then the Glory of Green and now it's time to Rally Round Green. Politics, potluck, storms, secrets, meth labs and remodeling, dogs and more dogs, and oh yes, chickens. Can't forget the chickens. Rally Round Green is the best Green book yet! What are you waiting for? C'mon on down to Green and find out what all the fuss is about!" -- Lenora Worth, author of Hometown Sweetheart
Keeping Christmas
Author: James A. Hopwood
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532695373
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year—or at least we want it to be. Too often our celebration of Jesus’ birthday is overwhelmed by bright lights and tinsel, overspending and overeating, plus constant chatter about a “war on Christmas.” Can’t we do better than this? There are two Christmases. One is sacred. One is secular. The two have clashed in one “culture war” or another for 1,700 years. Christmas is not (as some falsely claim) a pagan holiday, but pagan-influenced traditions are part of the seasonal clutter. Keeping Christmas is about helping you find joy in a season of excess and strife. Part survival guide, part history, part cultural commentary, and all laced with spiritual reflection, this book is about how you can celebrate in ways that are most meaningful to you and your family. It’s not easy to thread your way through the Christmas maze. But if Ebenezer Scrooge could learn to keep Christmas well, so can you. Maybe it’s time to reinvent Christmas. Maybe we can get it right this time.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532695373
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year—or at least we want it to be. Too often our celebration of Jesus’ birthday is overwhelmed by bright lights and tinsel, overspending and overeating, plus constant chatter about a “war on Christmas.” Can’t we do better than this? There are two Christmases. One is sacred. One is secular. The two have clashed in one “culture war” or another for 1,700 years. Christmas is not (as some falsely claim) a pagan holiday, but pagan-influenced traditions are part of the seasonal clutter. Keeping Christmas is about helping you find joy in a season of excess and strife. Part survival guide, part history, part cultural commentary, and all laced with spiritual reflection, this book is about how you can celebrate in ways that are most meaningful to you and your family. It’s not easy to thread your way through the Christmas maze. But if Ebenezer Scrooge could learn to keep Christmas well, so can you. Maybe it’s time to reinvent Christmas. Maybe we can get it right this time.
Rally 'Round Green
Author: Judy Pace Christie
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426713193
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Green survived a tornado, but now the town faces a new storm--one that threatens the schools! As Green continues to recover from a horrendous tornado, newlyweds Lois and Chris just want to return to a normal life in their home on Route Two. But even more threats to Green loom on the horizon. The state of Louisiana announces plans to close Green's schools, which will put Chris out of work and end a long-standing tradition of community pride. Lois and Chris know the loss will crush the community and harm students forced to travel more than an hour to classes. Then there's that new highway that's creeping even closer . . . But Green has another tradition: Rallying around each other. Newspaper owner Lois, Mayor Eva, and college students unite to fight the bureaucrats, with some surprising--and unexpected results. "This charming series will appeal to fans of Jan Karon and Philip Gulley for its homespun feel." - Library Journal "A tender tale filled with community, friendship, and love. Judy Christie creates characters you'll want to know and places you'll want to be. Don't miss your chance to rally round with the Gang from Green!" -- Lisa Wingate, National Bestselling Author of Larkspur Cove and Dandelion Summer "Have you gone to Green yet? If not, you're missing out on all the fun. Think small southern towns are boring? Then visit Green, Louisiana and get to know Lois and Chris and their friends, families and ... animals! First, it was Gone to Green, then Goodness Gracious Green, then the Glory of Green and now it's time to Rally Round Green. Politics, potluck, storms, secrets, meth labs and remodeling, dogs and more dogs, and oh yes, chickens. Can't forget the chickens. Rally Round Green is the best Green book yet! What are you waiting for? C'mon on down to Green and find out what all the fuss is about!" -- Lenora Worth, author of Hometown Sweetheart
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426713193
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Green survived a tornado, but now the town faces a new storm--one that threatens the schools! As Green continues to recover from a horrendous tornado, newlyweds Lois and Chris just want to return to a normal life in their home on Route Two. But even more threats to Green loom on the horizon. The state of Louisiana announces plans to close Green's schools, which will put Chris out of work and end a long-standing tradition of community pride. Lois and Chris know the loss will crush the community and harm students forced to travel more than an hour to classes. Then there's that new highway that's creeping even closer . . . But Green has another tradition: Rallying around each other. Newspaper owner Lois, Mayor Eva, and college students unite to fight the bureaucrats, with some surprising--and unexpected results. "This charming series will appeal to fans of Jan Karon and Philip Gulley for its homespun feel." - Library Journal "A tender tale filled with community, friendship, and love. Judy Christie creates characters you'll want to know and places you'll want to be. Don't miss your chance to rally round with the Gang from Green!" -- Lisa Wingate, National Bestselling Author of Larkspur Cove and Dandelion Summer "Have you gone to Green yet? If not, you're missing out on all the fun. Think small southern towns are boring? Then visit Green, Louisiana and get to know Lois and Chris and their friends, families and ... animals! First, it was Gone to Green, then Goodness Gracious Green, then the Glory of Green and now it's time to Rally Round Green. Politics, potluck, storms, secrets, meth labs and remodeling, dogs and more dogs, and oh yes, chickens. Can't forget the chickens. Rally Round Green is the best Green book yet! What are you waiting for? C'mon on down to Green and find out what all the fuss is about!" -- Lenora Worth, author of Hometown Sweetheart
A Guardian Till Christmas
Author: Danielle Thorne
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369753941
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
She’s always in charge… Until two little hearts take over this holiday season… After the loss of her sister, Kylee Spokes plans to take custody of her orphaned niece and nephew and return to the big city by Christmas. Except corralling four-year-old twins is much harder than the businesswoman expects. And small-town paramedic Evan Hollister refuses to abandon his godchildren to someone who has no experience with kids—and can’t even boil water! Now these opposites must find a way to temporarily co-parent together. As grudging respect turns into something more, can they find a permanent solution…that lasts past the holidays? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369753941
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
She’s always in charge… Until two little hearts take over this holiday season… After the loss of her sister, Kylee Spokes plans to take custody of her orphaned niece and nephew and return to the big city by Christmas. Except corralling four-year-old twins is much harder than the businesswoman expects. And small-town paramedic Evan Hollister refuses to abandon his godchildren to someone who has no experience with kids—and can’t even boil water! Now these opposites must find a way to temporarily co-parent together. As grudging respect turns into something more, can they find a permanent solution…that lasts past the holidays? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Blessed by Less
Author: Susan V. Vogt
Publisher: Loyola Press
ISBN: 082943903X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Susan Vogt knew she had far more stuff in her closets than she needed. So, for Lent one year, Susan took action: she gave away one thing a day for forty days. But what happened during that penitential period surprised her; she became so addicted to identifying unnecessary things in her life that she continued the practice for a full year. Then she began letting go of other baggage—some physical, some emotional—and found that, far from feeling poorer, she felt freer and more fulfilled than ever before. A spiritual place had opened that allowed Susan to unclutter her mind and deepen her faith. Blessed by Less offers encouragement and inspiration for all who are burdened down by “things” in their homes and hearts but don’t quite know how to begin the process of letting go. Susan includes tips for beginners and challenges for those who’ve been simplifying for years. Rather than making readers feel guilty for all the stuff they’ve accumulated, Susan gently nudges them to see all that they have to gain—physically, emotionally, and most of all spiritually—by living lightly. Practical from start to finish, Blessed by Less shows how one woman’s journey into a simpler, less cluttered life can also be our journey and how taking a spiritual perspective on the matter can lead to abundant blessings we would have otherwise missed.
Publisher: Loyola Press
ISBN: 082943903X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Susan Vogt knew she had far more stuff in her closets than she needed. So, for Lent one year, Susan took action: she gave away one thing a day for forty days. But what happened during that penitential period surprised her; she became so addicted to identifying unnecessary things in her life that she continued the practice for a full year. Then she began letting go of other baggage—some physical, some emotional—and found that, far from feeling poorer, she felt freer and more fulfilled than ever before. A spiritual place had opened that allowed Susan to unclutter her mind and deepen her faith. Blessed by Less offers encouragement and inspiration for all who are burdened down by “things” in their homes and hearts but don’t quite know how to begin the process of letting go. Susan includes tips for beginners and challenges for those who’ve been simplifying for years. Rather than making readers feel guilty for all the stuff they’ve accumulated, Susan gently nudges them to see all that they have to gain—physically, emotionally, and most of all spiritually—by living lightly. Practical from start to finish, Blessed by Less shows how one woman’s journey into a simpler, less cluttered life can also be our journey and how taking a spiritual perspective on the matter can lead to abundant blessings we would have otherwise missed.
Daily Ways to Health
Author: Emily Montague Mulkin Bishop
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hygiene
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hygiene
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description