Gifts of the Wise Men: A Treasury of Christmas StoriesKregel Publications - 76 pages This best-selling author of "The Heirloom" presents a beautifully illustrated compilation of heartwarming Christmas stories that give modern meaning to the three gifts of the Magi. In her unique homespun style, Colleen Reece weaves fond memories from her rustic upbringing together with heartwarming stories from similar sources. The result is a beautiful keepsake that makes the first Christmas live on in the priceless gifts of today. |
Table des matières
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A Gift of Comfort | 29 |
They Were There | 42 |
Myrrh | 53 |
The Missing Angel | 55 |
Last Train to Christmas | 56 |
Gift for a Listening Heart | 59 |
The Christmas Blizzard | 60 |
A Fictional Tale | 63 |
The Very Best Christmas Present | 65 |
Frankincense | 31 |
Too Far to Christmas | 33 |
A Fantasy | 37 |
The Belated Christmas Gift | 40 |
Tinsel and Christmas Tape | 68 |
The Strangers Visit | 71 |
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Expressions et termes fréquents
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Fréquemment cités
Page 50 - Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him.
Page 48 - And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Page 48 - Fear not, for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger.
Page 44 - And behold the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph, in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Page 53 - And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds...
Page 42 - And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt...
Page 31 - Moses, take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frank-incense. . . . And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy . . . for the Lord.
Page 72 - No one in his right mind would be out on a night like this, let alone afoot. Mrs. Trevor called from Jim's side, "Don't keep the poor man standing in his wet coat, Lewis. Girls, give our visitor something to eat.
Page 21 - Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever