Emily Freeman (1)

5 STARS

I think this is my favorite Christmas book that I have read this year. I wish I had read this book years ago when my children were still at home. It is full of ideas to draw you closer to Christ. I know I plan to do some of these ideas this Christmas.

She has broken down the figure of the Nativity set into seven weeks and each week you draw your family together and learn, share about each figure. What quality and talents each figure means.

If you only buy one Christmas book each year get Celebrating A Christ-Centered Christmas.

I plan to reread each chapter and savor it as I think about what the holiday is all about.

The figure of Joseph in that chapter talks about him trying to find shelter for Mary to provide for her. It had a sweet story of giving a gift of service. About the sounds of bells reminding us to give and share what we can. I have a couple of ideas that I want to figure out to do that I got while reading this story A Gift From the Heart by Norman Vincent Peale.
So many people I want to give to don't need anything I can afford to give. But giving something in their name to somebody who really can use what I can make is doable. Or giving bells for pockets to remind us to give service to those in need. Not sure what I am going to end up. I need to ponder some more like Mary does.

I want to share this book with my family and friends. We all can focus a little more on Christ this Christmas season.

I would like to read more books from Emily Belle Freeman especially if it brings a feeling of joy and peace.

I was given this book so I could give a honest review and be part of Celebrating A Christ-Centered Christmas blog tour.… (more)

This book was written just for ME!
I need this book right now!

For I am in a 'middle'~

I am struggling with this 'middle'~
I am anxious to get out of this 'middle'~

I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS BOOK!

LOVED this question:
"Have you ever noticed that when people talk abut their trials in a public setting, they tend to focus on what happened at the end? They talk about the miracle, the promise, the way it all worked out."

It's so TRUE!

"It isn't often that people talk about what happened in the MIDDLE of the trial!"

This book gives us HOPE!

Personal stories and scriptures are taught to bring us lessons that WILL HELP us through the "middle moments of our lives."

Two quotes I really needed to hear:

"Sometimes He refines us in ways we might not have wanted
because he needs to use us in ways we might not have thought."

"When you can't see God's hand, trust His heart."

If you or someone you know is going through a "middle" this book will bring you/them perspective and peace.… (more)