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The Christmas Spirit: Memories of Family, Friends, and Faith Audiobook
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In his first holiday work, Joel Osteen offers uplifting and inspiring true stories of family and friends celebrating Christian Christmas traditions.
In his bestselling books, It’s Your Time and Become a Better You, and in his weekly worship services at Lakewood Church in Houston, Joel Osteen offers hope to millions through his belief in the power of faith and the goodness of God. The Christmas season has become a bustling period for many, filled with distractions and anxiety. Osteen will help listeners return to the essence of the holiday, by practicing the principles taught by the Child born that day, and by reminding all of what is truly important in life.
In the tradition of bestselling books that share Christmas memories and stories to celebrate the essence of the season—the birth of Christ and the hope and love of His message—Osteen’s collection of unique stories will illuminate the importance of family and faith, and set readers on the path to a hopeful, peaceful holiday filled with Christian spirit. As always, his words and his practical faith-based advice will be inspiring and insightful, a welcome light in the lives of the faithful at a very special time of year.
Influential in the Christian community around the globe, Joel Osteen is a major source of inspiration and an initiator of change for the millions to whom he preaches. Hailed as “America’s voice of hope,” he reaches more people than almost any other pastor in America—between 40,000 and 45,000 attend his weekly worship services in Houston, which also are broadcast to more than ten million viewers around the world. This new book of stories from family and friends about Christmas will be cherished by listeners everywhere.
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"I've always liked Joel Osteen's books and this is another great one!!! Really loved all the Christmas stories and it helps to show the real meaning of Chirstmas. Makes me apperciate all my Chirstmases with my family and friends too!!! "
— Amanda (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Joel Osteen’s his first holiday book ever is also his most personal book. The famed preacher and televangelist draws on memories about his family and friends to communicate the true meaning of Christmas. This spiritual memoir shares stories that span the range of holiday emotions; from reverent and poignant; to heartwarming and humorous.”
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“Osteen’s humble stories are wrapped with Christmas warmth and goodwill. A fine addition for holiday shelves.”
— Booklist
The Christmas Spirit Listener Reviews
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" A warm account of experiences in the author's life of different Christmas memories. Enjoyable, and a quick read. <br/> "
— Debbi, 3/23/2011 -
" Have in in Ebooks. I read this back at Christmas time "
— Tammy, 1/25/2011 -
" An enjoyable quick read. Great stories about a great family. "
— Katie, 12/26/2010 -
" This is a wonderful collection of stories about Christian families and their celebrations of Christmas. It is inspiring and brings joy.<br/><br/>I highly recommend this book for anyone's holiday reading. "
— JoAnn, 11/17/2010
About Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen is the pastor of Lakewood Church, the largest church in America. He is the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Your Best Life Now, It’s Your Time, and Every Day A Friday. Under his leadership, Lakewood Church has grown in every area of ministry, more than quadrupling in size. In the summer of 2005, the church moved into Houston’s seventeen thousand-seat Compaq Arena and became the new Lakewood International Center. He lives in Houston with his wife, Victoria, and their two children.