The miracle of Christmas 15 inspirational stories to read through out the advent season

In bestselling author Stormie Omartian's joyous tribute to the birth of Jesus, the events surrounding a baby born long ago in a stable come to life in stories the whole family will love. Stormie gives the reader a warm and personal look at the age-old story of Christ's birth. Each story provides an inviting glimpse of possible reactions, perceptions, and actions of the characters, and at the end of the chapter, Stormie provides a prayer for a modern-day audience that powerfully connects readers to the heart of a loving and compassionate Savior. The result is a wondrous retelling of the miraculous story that remains as tender and powerful as it was when the angel choir first sang it to an audience of humble shepherds. "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" In Stormie Omartian's joyous tribute to the birth of Jesus, the events surrounding a baby born long ago in a stable come to life as a family Christmas devotional. Drawing from Old Testament prophecies and the New Testament accounts of Matthew and Luke, Stormie gives the age-old story of Christ's birth a personal, down-to-earth flavor. With a poet's touch, she deftly weaves interesting tidbits about the culture, geography, and government of the period into the storyline while giving readers an inviting glimpse of possible reactions, perceptions, and actions of each of the characters. At the end of each chapter, Stormie provides a prayer for a modern-day audience that powerfully connects readers to the heart of a loving and compassionate Savior. The result is a warm and wondrous retelling of the miraculous, 2000-year-old story that remains as tender and powerful as it was when the angel choir first sang it to an audience of humble shepherds. "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" A trade edition of The Child of the Promise with new material "In bestselling author Stormie Omartian?s joyous tribute to the birth of Jesus, the events surrounding a baby born long ago in a stable come to life in stories the whole family will love. Stormie gives the reader a warm and personal look at the age-old story of Christ?s birth. Each story provides an inviting glimpse of possible reactions, perceptions, and actions of the characters, and at the end of the chapter, Stormie provides a prayer for a modern-day audience that powerfully connects readers to the heart of a loving and compassionate Savior. The result is a wondrous retelling of the miraculous story that remains as tender and powerful as it was when the angel choir first sang it to an audience of humble shepherds. "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"" -- from publisher's website Simple beginning Unbroken promise Surprise visitor Impossible dream Secret miracle Gnawing question Joyful reunion Highest prophet Royal decree Unexpected stable Birth announcement Overwhelming presence Political enemy Public declaration Wise move Midnight flight Never-ending ending.