The Heart of Christmas (Hardcover)

~ Max Lucado (Author, Editor), Jack W. Hayford (Author), David Jeremiah (Author), Johne C. Maxwell (Author), Bill Hybels (Author), Rick Warren (Author) "The actress Helen Hayes once told a story about cooking her first Thanksgiving turkey..." (more)
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Product Description

This compilation of inspiring insights on the Christmas story features contributions by six beloved Christian communicators: John Maxwell, Jack Hayford, Bill Hybels, Max Lucado, David Jeremiah, and Rick Warren.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc; 1ST edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785282130
• ISBN-13: 978-0785282136
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #758,617 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Heart of Christmas, January 10, 2000

By	Patricia A. Schwabe (Moon Twp., PA USA) - See all my reviews

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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This goes past the hype and into the core of Christmas., November 18, 1998

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"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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CHRISTmas, December 20, 2007

By	Adele Hartman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!