About the Book
In the spirit of the beloved Christmas in My Heart® series, Cathy Weaver offers this collection of stories that encourage, inspire, and challenge. They embrace the entirety of what we experience at Christmastime—the traditions we hold dear, the feelings of wonder, and at times, the disappointment and loss—as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior.
Some of the stories show individuals reflecting on Christmases from years past and the simple acts of love and kindness that brought joy and renewed faith; others contain simple meditations on the beauty and meaning of the season. In some narratives, individuals undergoing trial and hardship find hope and healing through a new understanding of God’s faithfulness. Also included are heartwarming animal tales that even the youngest readers can enjoy. Weaver hopes to show readers how our heavenly Father “heals us, restores us, and brings good out of life’s most painful moments.”
This heartwarming collection of stories shows how the gifts we give to each other reflect the gift of forgiveness and love that God gave to us on that glorious night in Bethlehem.
Available in PAPERBACK and eBOOK formats.
About the Author
Cathy Weaver enjoys hiking and birdwatching in beautiful New England, where she resides with her husband and best friend, Dave, and her orange tiger cat. In her spare time, Cathy gardens, writes poetry, creates scrapbooks for family, and helps pack tee shirts and pins for Pathfinder Club youth camporees. Weaver, who loves Christmas, says that she didn’t intend to write a book; she just wanted to chronicle a loving deed someone had done. Realizing that more needed to be said, she kept writing. She prays that this book, and her life, will reveal the love of our Creator.
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Posted by ALR on 20th Jul 2022
TEACH Services received the following review:
"The author's short stories are written so that they involve the reader emotionally. I like how they are based on real life experiences. It seems that the difficult challenges or the disappointments in the Christmas plans due to outside hindrances beyond the characters' control end up being blessings and God is given the glory. It is refreshing to read stories of ones who keep their faith in all circumstances and continue in prayer and thanksgiving. And, if the characters do falter in their faith in the story, they don't give up. 'Sacrifice of Love' was so very moving. After the trauma the child went through, I am encouraged by her example of forgiving her birth mother. I liked how the mom was compared to God giving up His Son, Jesus, for the good of His people. 'A Christmas to Remember' is another story which shows us the power of prayer and patience in waiting on the Lord to answer. This collection of short stories and poems is thought provoking and causes the reader to examine their own hearts. They force us to ask ourselves how we would measure up if placed in the situations some of the characters are in. To God, our heavenly Father, be all the glory and honor given!"
~Margot Hakes
Posted by ALR on 20th Jul 2022
TEACH Services received the following review:
“As an adult, I had lost an appreciation for the love we can share during the Christmas season. These stories changed how I celebrate Christmas and warmed my heart in a way that made me want to experience the joy of Christmas. I was touched by the stories of faith and trust in God that can bring peace to our lives.”
~ Debra Knutson-Bezerra, a teacher