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Hope for the Holidays is more than just a catchy phrase that you might find in a Hallmark greeting. Hope is vital to our lives, and it is often the most prevalent during the season of Christmas. This book speaks about the message of hope that we find in the Christmas story as we celebrate Jesus' birth. In this book, we will explore the ways we can experience hope for the holidays. In each chapter, we will look at the different characters in the Christmas story and how they offer a message of hope to us in our own lives.Endorsement:Andrew Lay leads us into Advent/Christmas and, creatively listening to the old, familiar texts, finds fresh meaning for today's Christians. Lay restores the holy to the holidays in this fine presentation of the blessing of the Incarnation.-Bishop Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School, author of Accidental Preacher: A Memoir.About the Author:Andrew Curtis Lay is a life-long Methodist. He earned his bachelor's degree at Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he has also taught as an adjunct professor of religion. He also completed his Master of Divinity degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. Andrew is currently serving as the associate pastor of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church in Athens, Tennessee. He and his wife Ally love music, ministry, and the outdoors.¿

An Unbreakable Spirit follows the life of Clint, who is born with cognitive disabilities and has to have brain surgery. His mother, Paula, shares his poignant story and chronicles the many challenges he faces along the way.As the plot evolves, it becomes evident that this journey is as much about Paula as it is about Clint. She shares her own struggles with divorce, loss, and depression, as well as the triumphs of finding love, opening a business, having a daughter, and strengthening her faith, all while raising Clint. As you dip into the pages, you will be uplifted by their Unbreakable Spirit. Endorsement:An Unbreakable Spirit is a story of the hope, redemption, and strength that are found only in the peace and comfort of God. The author's son, Clint, lives life the only way he knows how. He is kind, genuine, and authentic. He becomes a role model through this journey. What unfolds will captivate your inner core with laughter and tears. Kindness and forgiveness are illustrated throughout the story. If you are searching for a way to make it through another day, you have found a great example in the life of the author and her family. The book is an honest portrayal of struggles with relationships, illness, and forgiveness. So much loss is shared in this story, and yet an unbreakable spirit shines through. -Suzanne Ray, LICSW.About the Author:Paula Bullock Mecomber is a business owner in a small town in North Alabama, where she lives with her husband, Matt. She is the mother of two children, Clint and Jessica, and the stepmother to Brian and Michael and their families. Paula is a native of Alabama and is proud of her Choctaw heritage. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, music, travel, and spending time with her family and friends.¿

In our culture, we are constantly comparing and critiquing, so it is no surprise that being a teenager today can be really tough. As a teenager, you know that just about everybody wants to give you some sort of label: smart or dumb, athletic or awkward, pretty or un-pretty. Unfortunately, in our labeling obsession, we often miss something much more important; the fact that each of us is an individual of infinite worth.   This book is intended to help you discover that infinite, individual worth. About the Author:Andrew T. Wright lives in Santaquin, Utah with his lovely wife, Lauren, and their four wonderful children, Holden, Gemma, Oliver, and Matilda. He has been a high school history teacher and coach for 15 years and has developed a deep appreciation for the youth. When he is not teaching or coaching, he engages in almost any activity related to sports or the fine arts. He loves to sing, play the piano, and watch soccer.