Religious Christmas

New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shares her own deeply personal experiences of rejection from the perceived judgment of the perfectly toned woman one elliptical over to the incredibly painful childhood abandonment by her father. She leans in to honestly examine the roots of rejection, as well as rejection's ability to poison relationships from the inside out, including our relationship with God.

Annaliese Byler returns home to her family’s farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, just in time for Christmas. After spending months caring for her aunt in another district, she’s eager to reconnect with her family. However, a sense of uncertainty stirs in her heart, leaving her wondering if there is something more God is calling her to. Josiah Petersheim, a longtime family friend and skilled woodworker, has also returned to town after apprenticing under his uncle. As they reunite, the once-shy Josiah is now a confident man, though still gentle at heart. Their friendship is rekindled,...

This enchanting Christmas story by beloved author and preacher Barbara Brown Taylor follows the three wise men on their world-changing journey to Bethlehem. In this beautiful retelling of their adventure, Taylor captures the power of one very special star and gives listeners a new perspective on the three wise men and their encounters with King Herod, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.

Teach your child patience !!! "You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. The forest monsters woke up & there was a sign on the tree. They had been invited to the Monster King’s birthday party. Everyone would ...

She's had a crush on him for decades. He's finally in a place where he feels ready to date the boss's daughter. Can Cord and Jane take their relationship to the next level without getting burned? Jane Hammond has grown and matured a lot over the years. So much so that she's now working in the accounting department at the massive family company in downtown Denver. But she's living on her family's farm, which her older brother now owns. Her father lives in the generational house, and he still has his eye on Jane's wild streak. That, and that alone, has kept her from pursuing Cord Behr, the ...

He's a former Union cavalry lieutenant who now serves as the guardian of his three nieces. Betrayed by his former fiancée and still troubled by his memories of war, Grady Buchanan is cynical and determined to keep the world at a distance.“If I must marry, the woman should be the quiet type, content to focus on tending to the family, leaving me to my solitude and peace.” She's a spirited bootlegger’s daughter from the south who is on the run. Bethany Murphy is stubborn and resilient, looking for a fresh start, and determined to achieve her happily ever after. “Even chickens ...

He's a seasoned cowboy on a delivery mission. She's a resilient hobby farm owner braving the winter storm. Can Keith and Lindsay forge a bond in the heart of a tempest and find love in the calm that follows? Keith Whettstein is no stranger to life's challenges - a seasoned cowboy from the renowned Hammond Family Farm, he's weathered his fair share of trials. Yet, as he finds himself caught in the thick of a snowstorm, delivering a horse to the remote Lewis farm just days before Christmas, life takes an unexpected turn. When an unfortunate slip leads to Keith's injury and the horse falls ...

A charming Louisiana Christmas romance where “home” might be the most magical destination yet. World-traveling holiday blogger Maya Torres is known for her snowy, picture-perfect Christmases—so when her grandmother insists she return to Shreveport, Louisiana, to help with the town’s Cajun Christmas Festival, she’s hesitant. Swapping snow for bayou float parades and gumbo cook-offs wasn’t on her holiday itinerary, and neither was working with her first love, Rhett Beauregard—the hometown football hero who once broke her heart. As Maya navigates small-town holiday traditions ...

The Complete Series for adventure and excitement in this THREE-novels, series full of love, and the joys of the season in one boxed set! Journey to Redwood California, and meet Madeline, Peter, and all the other citizens of the small town in one boxed set! All searching for love and holding onto their faiths even as storms abound! Redwood’s citizens all have big hearts, and those hearts get even bigger during this special time of year when miracles happen and love is all around. Preparations are already underway for Christmas and the best romance Kindle All-Star authors Ada Oakley with ...

The Complete Series for adventure and excitement in this Four Books, series full of love, and the joys of the season in one boxed set! Four brave brides. Four men, each in need of a wife to walk with them through life, raise children, chase dreams, leave a legacy for the generations to come. But the West is wild even in the late 1800s, and the challenges are many. Shadows of the past will arise and try to mar the couples’ newfound happiness, but as Christmas approaches, miracles are in the air. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and curl up with each of the four books in this heartwarming series...

She’s the only daughter in the Glover family. He’s got a secret that drove him out of town years ago. Can Arizona and Duke find common ground and their happily-ever-after this Christmas? Arizona Glover doesn’t know that the plate of gingerbread cookies she bakes for her new neighbor - hello, handsome cowboy, Duke Rhinehart - will spark something soft inside her sassy heart. But she finds herself giving him her number when he asks. Duke can't believe the gorgeous women who burst into his house is a Glover. Or that his heart grew three sizes upon seeing her. Of all the rotten luck. See,...

The Complete Series for adventure and excitement in this THREE-novels, series full of love, and the joys of the season in one boxed set! When the snow falls and the fires blaze brightly in the hearth, you know Christmas is just around the corner. Venturing west is always a risk, but never more so for the brides who catch a train to tiny Reno, Nevada, at this time of year, choosing to believe that they’ll be spending Christmas with the men of their dreams. There’s a church missing in town, but no lack of faith. As the new brides come together to help Reno find its true heart, they’ll ...

She’s spent her life being strong. Can love teach her to trust again? Martha Kauffman has spent years holding her family farm together after the heartbreak of her brother Jacob leaving. Now Jacob is back, seeking redemption, but his return stirs old wounds Martha thought buried. Forgiving him will test her faith like never before. Accompanying Jacob is Levi Fisher, a kind-hearted carpenter with a quiet strength that immediately catches Martha’s attention. Levi doesn’t just bring her brother home, his steady presence softens the walls around her heart. Yet Martha struggles to trust the...

He's had a crush on her for years. She doesn't want to date until her daughter is out of the house. Will June take a chance on Judge when the success of his Christmas light display depends on her networking abilities? Judge Glover has been trying to win Three Rivers' Christmas lights display contest for over a decade. He's never been able to do it, but he's more determined than ever. To do what he wants, he needs to upgrade his WiFi network to get the lights and sound to take things to the next level. And to do that, there's no one better than Juniper Nichols. She owns Nichols Networks, and...

Ryder Langston retires from commercial fishing and manages Blake Sloan's supply stores. When the owner of the inn in Cranberry Cove hires a new executive chef, Ryder is intrigued by the tall woman with ebony hair who hides a dark family secret. Juliette Duplay must flee from her French roots and her past when a family member turns against her. She'd like to blend into the American culture but can't escape danger even in the small community of Cranberry Cove. Can Ryder and Juliette unravel the mystery in time to celebrate Christmas at Cranberry Cove?

An ice storm is coming, and so is the gossip. After eighteen months on rumspringa, Sarah Esh returns to Pinewood Grove, uncertain if she still belongs in the life she once embraced. The Christmas season brings familiar traditions and a chance to reconnect with her Amish roots—but also whispers about whether the girl who ventured into the English world will stay for good. Noah Miller has always cared for Sarah, but working alongside her to prepare for the storm stirs something deeper. When an ice storm leaves them stranded alone overnight, their bond grows stronger, yet so do the questions...

A brokenhearted widower with a sad daughter. A secret bodyguard working as a nanny. Can they become an unlikely family this Christmas? Since his wife died, all Conner Strauss wants is a big family, other children who might put a smile back on his little girl's face. His wish might come true when his mother finally tells him who his biological father was. To get close to his new siblings and their children without giving himself away, he starts courting the family nanny. Once jilted, Gwendolyn Meyers concentrated on her career as a bodyguard, eager to prove she's just as good as her late ...

Christmas Clean and Wholesome Magic collection #2 on a heart-pounding journey, rich in faith and family bonds, ensuring you'll be left yearning for more of this action-packed, heartwarming Christmas series. As life settles into a semblance of normalcy for the Harkrider cowboys and their newfound loves, prepare for a rollercoaster of events when Jenna, Ella, and Cayla stir up the tranquil waters once more. These fiercely independent women seamlessly blend into the fabric of life at Wilmont Lodge, but as the family grapples with persistent challenges, they are inevitably drawn into the heart ...

Nailed It meets You’ve Got Mail in Batch of Love A small-town baker with dreams of moving out of the mall’s food court and opening her own brick-and-mortar bakery enters a baking competition for a chance to win $25,000. But instead of winning the grand prize, she finds herself in the middle of her ex’s plan to acquire her business for a big box retailer. Two years ago, Ginger opened a bakery, Ginger’s Goodies, to honor a promise she made to her late mother. Ready to take her business to the next level, Ginger enters a baking competition hosted by big box retailer, Decadent Dough. ...

When he falls, he falls hard and deep. She literally drives away from every relationship she's ever had. Can Ward somehow get Dot to stay this Christmas? Ward Glover is now the foreman at Shiloh Ridge Ranch. He loves his new job, though he's over a lot more at a shallower depth. He's been on the fence with diving back into the dating pool, but when Santa drops a beautiful woman straight into his front yard on Christmas Eve, Ward sits up and takes notice. Dorothy Crockett owns and operates a landscaping and design company in Three Rivers. When she's not ordering new textiles and paint colors...