On This Holy Night: The Heart of Christmas

By Max Lucado, Jack Hayford, Bill Hybels, et al.

Book Overview

Rekindle the true meaning of Christmas with the help of six gifted Christian communicators. Every year, the story of Christmas is told and retold, but sometimes the very familiarity of holiday traditions causes us to overlook the vital expressions of this meaningful season. On This Holy Night breathes new life into several aspects of the Christmas story through the voices of six beloved Christian communicators. Each author explores the meaning of Christmas in different facets of the holiday: Max Lucado--a look into Joseph's story, a man caught between what God says and what makes sense Rick Warren--the real gift of Christmas is that God sent His own Son to connect with the human race David Jeremiah--why the name of Jesus is so important and perfect John Maxwell--how to journey like the wise men to unexpected places Jack Hayford--a look into Mary's story, a woman who embraced the seemingly impossible with God at her side Bill Hybels--rediscovering meaning in the nativity scene Sure to connect readers back to the heart of the holiday, this beautiful four-color gift book will be treasured for years to come.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400323452
• ISBN13: 9781400323456
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.7" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

CHRISTmas

I was looking for a small gift for several people that I work with and this book came to my eye. I ordered several from different sources (used) and when they came in I was so pleasantly surprised I had to order several more for some of my co-workers. Not only was the book in great condition, the story itself was a page turner and a blessing!

The Heart of Christmas

This book is a powerful reflection upon the circumstances & events surrounding Christ's birth. Within each of the (6) author's section, there are a multitude of heart provoking directions for the Holy Spirit to take you. It has touched me deeply, and also touched the life of a friend I gave a copy to for Christmas. I highly recommend this for personal reading and gift-giving.

touches a pastor's heart for Christmas preporation

The collection of sermons in this book provided a springboard of ideas for themes to preach this Christmas season. Max Lacado's sermon provided the background for our Christmas program this year.

This goes past the hype and into the core of Christmas.

"The Heart of Christmas" employs the writing talents of six inspirational authors, with the message they would most like people to learn and see at Christmastime. John Maxwell relates the wise men following the star and finding a lowly stable, to our search for greatness and finding instead disappointment, in our lives. He allows us to understand that we can find God even in our lowest moments. Bill Hybels challenges us to really look at the nativity, and God's purpose for choosing the location of the Christ-child, this season. Hybels parallels the nativity to our relationship with God. Max Lucado ponders what Joseph's thoughts were on that wonderful night and how we oft-times questions God ourselves. David Jeremiah writes about the name and significance of Jesus, the reasons God may have chosen to give his only son that common, yet most revered name. Rick Warren encourages us to seek that which we want to find this year. He gives us special insight and tells us what we should really be seeking for. Jack Hayford examines the Mary Miracle, as he calls it. He shows us how God is still "birthing" his holy word in us, today. If you are like me, growing weary with all the hype and stress of Christmas as society defines it, year after un-inspirational year, this is a book that will offer you a new vision and understanding of this wonderful holiday. It will put Christmas back into your heart so that it may shine forth, just like the star that marked Jesus' birth.