Merry Christmas

Silent night, Holy night,

All is calm, All is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, Holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia;
Christ the Savior, is born!
Christ the Savior, is born!

Silent night, Holy night,
Son of God, Love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Merry Christmas!


By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

Why Celebrate Christmas? Answers From Scripture

Christmas means a lot of things to a lot of different people. When we think of Christmas our minds might immediately go to the gifts we will be giving and receiving. Or, maybe we think about the tree and decorations that we put up. Or the family that we will be seeing.

All of those are good things, but what Christmas is truly about is Jesus. He came to earth and was born in a manger, lived a perfect life, and died to take away our sins.

Christmas is about Jesus.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11

He had humble beginnings...

...And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

Luke 2:7

His birth was celebrated...

"Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."

Matthew 2:2

Why did God take on human form? Because he loves us.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

It is important to remember the true reason we celebrate Christmas. Jesus was born on earth to save us from our sins. He loves us. He died for and rose again for us.

So, this Christmas, be extra merry, remembering all that God has done for you.

Happy Christmas!

By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

8 Christian Fiction Books That Would Make Great Christmas Gifts

Looking for a unique gift this Christmas? Give someone a great Christian novel!

I love sitting down to read a good book. Those listed below are all books that I personally love!

1. A Portrait of Emily Price by Katherine Reay. This book is beautifully written, is more than a love story and has an Italian setting and culture, and it is easy to fall in love with the characters.

2. Take A Chance On Me by Susan May Warren. It is the first in my favorite series by her, and it is a great read on its own. Filled with family drama and love.

3. The Convenient Groom by Denise Hunter. This is just a fun book, and anyone who likes reading love stories will be sure to enjoy it and the great plot that it has!

4. The Lady of Bolton Hill by Elizabeth Camden. This is a great historical fiction book and perfect for anyone who loves that genre. I greatly enjoyed this read!

5. The Memory of You by Catherine West. I loved this book. It has a great story and a lot of emotion.

6. A Sugar Creek Christmas by Jenny B. Jones. This book is hilarious! I love Jenny B. Jones, and any one of her books would make a great Christmas gift.

7. One Perfect Spring by Irene Hannon. Get someone on your gift list looking forward to spring with this well written and emotional read.

8. No Longer Broken by Emily Acker and Bethany Acker. I have to include our book because it is filled with passion and heart, a story of family and forgiveness, and I think it would make a great gift, too.


By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

What Does it Mean to Make the Most of Every Moment? Answers from Scripture

What does it really mean to make the most of every moment?

Here are some answers from the Bible.

Love more.

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Romans 12:9

Stick to our convictions.

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13

Do more good. Be a light in the darkness.

...making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5:16

Live out our faith.

What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

James 2:14-17

Don't waste time.

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12

Be kind to everyone.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."

Matthew 5:43-44

Use our passions to do good.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10

Think of the future.
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
Matthew 6:20

I hope these verses have encouraged you to make the most of every moment starting today.

By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken