Give This Christmas Away (101 simple & thoughtful ways to . . .) [Hardcover]

Matthew West (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 2009

“What if December looked different this year?” Featured on the new Veggie Tales Christmas DVD (Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving), the forthcoming single “Give This Christmas Away” is a duet between Matthew West and Amy Grant destined to become a holiday classic. Now, in this tie-in book, Matthew West shares 101 inspiring ways for you, your family, and your church to give this Christmas away. Mirroring Jesus’ message of love for the unloveable and compassion for the broken, this book will share practical ideas and inspiring stories of giving that will help you give the message of the ultimate Christmas gift this year—Jesus. Includes 101 Scriptures from the New Living Translation.

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From the Back Cover

What if December looked different this year?
What if we all just give this Christmas away?
Based on the popular song by Matthew West and Amy Grant, this collection of 101 ways to “Give This Christmas Away” will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas . . . and make this December one you’ll never forget.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (October 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414336446
• ISBN-13: 978-1414336442
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,043,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Matthew West is a Sparrow Records recording artist and an accomplished songwriter who has released three albums since 2002. His latest hit song, "The Motions," stayed on top of Christian radio charts for months in 2009. Matthew has also penned songs for many of today's top Christian and country artists including Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Natalie Grant, Mark Schultz, and Point of Grace. Among his achievements are two ASCAP Song of the Year awards. He has also been a columnist for CCM magazine. Matthew tours nationally, performing 100+ shows per year. He and his wife, Emily, make their home in Franklin, Tennessee, with their two daughters, Lulu and Delaney, and their dog, Earl "The Girl." Visit him online at www.matthewwest.com.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, Out of the Box Ideas Not Just for Christmas, August 9, 2010

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Lisa H. Jones "Lisa@SoundMindandSpirit" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Give This Christmas Away (101 simple & thoughtful ways to . . .) (Hardcover)

This small, hardback book offers inspirational, out of the box ideas of how to have a better Christmas. It is a quick and easy read - I sat and read it while waiting for my daughter at choir practice. You may want to dog ear pages or highlight suggestions as you go.

It didn't take me long to read one that really hit home for me. #4 is "Write a Letter". The author encourages you to write a real letter, not text message or email, but an old-fashioned pen and paper letter to tell someone how much they mean to you. His mentions that after his grandmother passed away, he regretted that he didn't write her often enough when her health was fading. As I read this one, my eyes welled up. My husband's grandmother has been in the hospital ICU this last week with heart trouble. And now that she's been released and is at home resting, sending her a heartfelt letter has become very important to my husband.

There are many beautiful ideas that work for our families, coworkers, friends and kids of all ages. And the ideas will work not just for Christmas. I found myself taking notes of things to incorporate into our lives year round.

I really want to pass this book on to others so they can share in the wonderful ideas. While preparing for Christmas is months away, a copy of this book will not only get you ahead of the game for next Christmas, but help you find many beautiful ideas of how to Give Christmas Away all year round. Give This Christmas Away (101 simple & thoughtful ways to . . .)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Think Outside the Box When Everyone Else Is Thinking About What's In The Box, November 25, 2009

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Mandy "Trench Mommy" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Give This Christmas Away (101 simple & thoughtful ways to . . .) (Hardcover)

Are you overwhelmed by your gift list this year? Are you frustrated by people you just don't know what to get? Are you feeling blue that your Christmas plans are not going the way you expected they would?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then you need to take an afternoon with a cup of hot chocolate and this little, easy-reading, yet heavy-hitting book. You will walk away encouraged and challenged to give Christmas away this year in ways you have never thought of before.

Is it paying for the coffee of the person in line behind you? Making someone a meal just because? Writing a letter to someone before it's too late?

Matthew West gives you 101 ways to give this Christmas away and I'm sure that as you read you will be inspired with your own spin off ideas and thoughts.

This is a great book to read and then set on the coffee table each year to remind us to think outside the box when everyone else is thinking about what's in the box.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas, February 8, 2012

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This review is from: Give This Christmas Away (101 simple & thoughtful ways to . . .) (Hardcover)

Was good to read a book that wasn't 'self' obsessed, but thought about others. Lots of the ideas would be good to incorporate all year round.