Books in the Divine Moments series

Authors share what they learned about God's strength during times of crisis in their own lives, and why they know first-hand "with God's help I can do this."

People celebrate Christ's birth in many ways through their foods, traditions, and customs. Whether it's music, gift giving, family gatherings, special recipes, parties, programs, decorating, puzzles, books, movies, church services or a combination of these that make your holiday season special, we hope you will slow down and take time in your countdown to Christmas to enjoy the inspiring stories offered by these 27 authors. You might even discover a new tradition to add to your own. Contributors:Becky Alexander, Lola Di Giulio De Maci, Diana Derringer, Loretta Eidson, Darlene J. Ellis, Peggy Ellis, Ellen Fannon, Lydia E. Harris, Bonnie Lasley Harker, Sandra Merville Hart, Hans Jurgen Hauser, David Holland, Helen H. Hoover, Yvonne Lehman, Andrea Merrell, Norma C. Mezoe, Jane Owen, Kayleen Reusser, Tammie Edington Shaw, Kathryn Skinner, Carole Sparks, Pamela L. Stein, Gina Stinson, Nanette Thorsen-Snipes, Beverly Varnado, Dianalee Velie, Tammy Whitehurst

Personal recollections of special moments people from all walks of life experienced with beloved evangelist Billy Graham. With foreword by daughter Gigi Graham. Contributors: Max Elliot Anderson, Joye Atkinson, Joe Bonsall, Shirley Brosius, Carlene Shuler Brown, Roger Bruner, Penelope Carlevato, Joann Claypoole, Wendy Dellinger, Lola De Maci, Diana Flegal, Gayle Fraser, Tommy Scott Gilmore, III, Mary A. Hake, Lydia E. Harris, Judith Victoria Hensley, Helen L. Hoover, Amanda Hughes, Nancy Johnson, Ann Knowles, Yvonne Lehman, Suzanne Liggitt, Lowell Lytle, Jayme H. Mansfield, Diana Leagh Matthews, Mary E. McQueen, Andrea Merrell, Lynn Mosher, Vicki H. Moss, Patricia Luellen Nicholas, Karen Lynn Nolan, Diane H. Pitts, Kim Peterson, Deborah M. Presnell, Colleen L. Reece, Fred Robinson, Jr., Karen Sawyer, Cindy Sproles, Nate Stevens, Barb Suiter. Audrey Tyler, Beverly Varnado, Debra DuPree Williams. Dr. Rhett H. Wilson, Sr., Ann Brubaker Wirtz

Unexpected obstacles can loom before us at any moment. While from a distance they may appear to be the size of an ice cube, the impact they have on our lives is often the same as running straight into an iceberg at full speed.The way we deal with obstables can be life-changing, especially when we learn to depend on God to guide us through treacherous waters and away from disaster.In this book, authors share 52 stories of personal titanic moments they have encountered, how they dealt with them, and what they experienced as they depended on God.Contributors include:Robin Bayne, Sheryl H. Boldt, Sherry Boykin, David Brannock, Dr. Timo Budarz, Mirjam Budarz, Rebecca Carpenter, Robert Cook, Lola Di Giulio De Maci, Diana Derringer, Anne Edwards, Ivette Ellis, Bobbie Ann DuPree Foshee, Gayle Fraser, Sharon Frazier, Phil Gladden, Lydia E. Harris, Jonathan Hayashi, Judith Victoria Hensley, Helen L. Hoover, Alice Klies, Diana Leagh Matthews, Bennie McDonald, Beverly Hill McKinney, Andrea Merrell, Norma C. Mezoe, Brenda Miller, Stacy Mink, Susan Boskat Murray, Dr. Jayce O'Neal, Margaret Peterson, Robert W. Rettie, Lt. Col. Robert B. Robeson, Toni Armstrong Sample, Nanette Thorsen Snipes, Rabbi Frank Stern, Sherri Stewart, Annmarie B. Tait, Myrtle Virginia Thompson, Judith Vander Wege

What makes Christmas special? Decorations, carols, food, gifts, and time spent with those we love can certainly create a memorable legacy. But for Christians, Christmas is about more than personal tradition. It's the day set aside to recognize the event that changed everything. It's the celebration of the birth of Christ. When the Magi recognized a star - a sign hidden in plain sight -as evidence of the birth of the Messiah, they went in search of him. In this third installment of Christmas Moments 55 authors hope their stories will encourage others to recognize the evidence of Christ often hidden in plain sight in their own lives, and seek him not only at Christmas, but throughout the entire year. Contributors: Cathy Ancewicz, Carolyn Roth Barnum, Robin Bayne, Debby Bellingham, Charlotte Burkholder, Janet Bryant Campbell, LeAnn Campbell, Rebecca Carpenter, Autumn J. Conley, Maresa DePuy, Sharon Blackstock Dobbs, Susan Dollyhigh, Kristin Dossett, Terri Elders, Susan Engebrecht, Bonnie Mae Evans, Dorothy Floyd, Gayle Fraser, Janice S. Garey, Tommy Scott Gilmore III, Jean Matthew Hall, Kristen Harmon, Kay Harper, Lydia E. Harris, Lori Hatcher, Karen R. Hessen, Helen L. Hoover, Terri Kelly, Nancy Julien Kopp, Luke Lehman, David A. Lehman, Yvonne Lehman, Diana Leagh Matthews, Beverly Hill McKinney, Mary E. McQueen, Norma C. Mezoe, Julie Miller, Lynn Mosher, Vicki H. Moss, Marilyn Nutter, Dianna Owens, Colleen L. Reece, Alisha Ritchie, Robert B. Robeson, David Russell, Toni Armstrong Sample, Beverly Sce, June Schmidt, Annmarie B. Tait, Donn Taylor, Denise Valuk, Jen Waldron, Barbara Wells, Kathy Whirity, Debra DuPree Williams

The instant Adam and Eve bit into forbidden fruit, stupid moments became a fact of life. The experiences can range from laughable to lamentable, humbling to humiliating. Whether they result from brilliant ideas...that weren't, careless actions, or unanticipated circumstances, the uncomfortable aftermath often remains fresh in our minds throughout our lives. Here, 48 authors share 62 stories illustrating that no matter what brings these moments into our lives, it's what we learn from them that matters. Sometimes we learn something important about ourselves. Other times we learn not to take things too seriously. Ultimately, these moments serve to remind us we're only human, and we always need the grace and redemptive power of Christ in our lives. Contributors: Gloria Anderson, Joye Atkinson, Karen Nolan Bell, Mason K. Brown, Roger E. Bruner , Elsie H. Brunk, Janet Campbell, Rebecca Carpenter , Joann M. Claypoole, Sharon Blackstock Dobbs, Susan Shelton Dollyhigh, Dorothy Floyd, Theresa Jenner Garrido, Tommy Scott Gilmore, III, Diana Beamis Good, Nick Harrison, Sandra Merville Hart, Helen L. Hoover, Lillian Humphries, Terri Kelly, Alice Klies, Barbara Latta, David A. Lehman, Yvonne Lehman, Lynn Lilja, Diana Leagh Matthews, Andrea Merrell, Maggie Micoff, Marybeth Mitcham, Vicki H. Moss, Shelley Pierce, Deborah M. Presnell, Colleen L. Reece, Toni Armstrong Sample, Gloria Spears, Cindy Sproles, Nate Stevens, Fran Lee Strickland, Barb Suiter, Ann Tatlock, Leigh Ann Thomas, Donna Collins Tinsley, Audrey Tyler, Jan Westmark, Kathy Whirity, Dr. Rhett H. Wilson, Sr., Debra DuPree Williams, Jean Wilund