A gift. The baby. The pageant. The parties. The worship. The afterglow. The story. These are the elements of almost every Christmas. In Finding Christmas, award-winning author James Calvin Schaap takes a look at each of these elements through seven stories that show how imperfect people can find joy and grace in an imperfect world. His eyes turn on an outgoing bus driver, a passionate mother, a daughter reluctant to return to church, and even his own assumed-mediocre performance at a Christmas pageant. Along the way, ...
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A gift. The baby. The pageant. The parties. The worship. The afterglow. The story. These are the elements of almost every Christmas. In Finding Christmas, award-winning author James Calvin Schaap takes a look at each of these elements through seven stories that show how imperfect people can find joy and grace in an imperfect world. His eyes turn on an outgoing bus driver, a passionate mother, a daughter reluctant to return to church, and even his own assumed-mediocre performance at a Christmas pageant. Along the way, readers see how the amazing message of Christmas can be found in the oddest of places. This heartwarming read is both moving and magical and will help readers usher in a joyful Christmas season even amidst the howling winds of winter.
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Each of the stories inside "Finding Christmas" is delightful and heartwarming, and features a moment in time when a character truly connected with the meaning of Christmas. I enjoyed Mr. Schaap's writing very much. He has created such a lovely set of short stories for the holiday season.
I think my favorite story in the whole collection was the very last, "Joy and Miracle", about a simple-yet-humbling experience in church.
Recommended for adults, although some stories may be enjoyed for family read-alouds.
KeikiHendrix
Jan 4, 2010
Review of Finding Christmas by James Schaap
A lovely group of stories to inspire the true Christmas Spirit. Seven chapters, each with a different story, each filled with an unexpected thought on Christmas and how we have come to view it.
Written to focus on several of the traditional Christmas events each Holiday Season, James Calvin Schaap provides a unique and refreshing view of each.
These include: The Baby and 'Forgetting Jesus', The Party and 'The Facts of Life', The Gifts and 'She'll Love It', The Church and 'Finding Something', The Pageant and 'First Cry in a Stable', The Afterglow and 'Merry Madness', and The Snowfall and 'Joy and Miracle'.
The subtitle to this book is apt. These are 'stories of startling joy and perfect peace' and are worth remembering. If you are looking for a quick evening read to transport your thoughts from the commercial holiday season to the true joy of the season, you will find this book a very worth read.
I recommend it highly and plan to give it as a gift for someone who needs to remember what Christmas is all about or perhaps read it again for myself when I get caught up in the craziness of what we call Christmas sometimes.
This is simply an enchanting read.
Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: The Vessel Project
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