Matthew West, an award-winning singer and songwriter, is known for his love of holidays. In September, he released a new book for Christmas, which he wrote with Matt Litton.
“Come Home for Christmas: Jesus is Calling You Back to the Greatest Story Ever Told” has chapter titles such as “Come Home to Wonder,” “Come Home to Forgiveness” and “Come Home to Peace.” West shares personal stories and how Jesus is part of them all.
‘Great promise of Christmas’
In each of the eight chapters, West recounts Christmas seasons past and present and ties each to a biblical account of Jesus. All of the 18–20-page chapters are followed by a page of thought-provoking questions. These questions could be used personally or as a springboard for a family or church group to discuss the true meaning of Christmas.
Even with the fun and joy addressed in “Come Home for Christmas,” West doesn’t forget about those having a hard time with the season. He addresses grief and the “great promise of Christmas.”
West recognizes that the joy of Christmas is often combined with the pain of missing a loved one but shares how to focus on the knowledge that “a manger led to a cross, and a cross led to an empty tomb.”
Bonus chapter
West’s fans will especially appreciate the practical and entertaining bonus chapter consisting of six of the West family’s favorite Christmas recipes, which include noteworthy contributions like “World’s Best Brussels Sprouts” and “Apple Pecan Cornbread Dressing.”
West provides an invitation for those who venture within. “I hope your journey through this book will open your heart to return to Him once again and embrace the greatest gift you could ever receive: ‘Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you’ (Luke 2:11).”
Order and get free bonuses at www.ComeHomeforChristmas.com.
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