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The Wonder of Christmas A ME SSAG E O F H O P E WORDS and RECOMMENDATIONS Solid Rock Bookstore
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For most, Christmas evokes all kinds of emotions. There is
herself to God’s will and submitted to His plan for her to bear
grief of loved ones lost and possibly anxiety about how to
the Son of God. In You Were Made for This Moment pastor
handle difficult relationships at family get-togethers. Then
and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado reminds
there is stress when we add yet another item to our ever-
us of another girl who listened to God in His plan for her life.
expanding Christmas to-do list.
The book will give you hope as you read the story of Esther. You will be encouraged to put your hope in the God of all
However, there is a sense of wonder as we drive through
creation and gain courage during the challenging times you
town and gaze up at all the lights and wreaths reminding us
might be facing. There is no better time than the Christmas
to hold on to the excitement we felt as a child on Christmas
season to discover the calling and role God has for your life.
morning. Most of all though, Christmas inspires hope. There is joy to be found in sharing that hope with others and taking
One thing we have learned at the Solid Rock is that God has
time to surround ourselves in the wonder of Christmas.
always been there and we are thankful that He sent His only
During this time of year, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle
Son in human form so that we may have eternal life through
and bustle of the holidays, and for this reason, we adore the
Him. The celebration of the birth of Jesus gives us so much
daily advent devotional by Susie Larson, Prepare Him Room.
to be thankful for as we have seen His promises come true. We know that life is not easy, but Jesus says to us, “but take
This advent book encourages us to set aside time and allow
heart” for He has overcome the world. (John 16:33)
ourselves to create a sacred space on our busy holiday calendar to ponder the miracle we celebrate. During this time, we can
Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year to
journey through Luke’s account of Christ’s birth, life, death,
share the true hope of Jesus Christ. From our family to yours,
and resurrection. Open your heart to the Lord and let Him
we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
transform you and bring hope during this Christmas season! Sometimes, we find we need courage to trust in the hope Christ brings us. Mary showed such courage as she opened
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