Putting God Back in the Holidays: Celebrate Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Birthdays, and 12 Other Special Occasions with Purpose

Instead of the joy-filled celebrations that we build up in our minds, the holidays (pick one, any one) can often become stress-filled, money-draining, joy-less days of the year that we just "want to get through." And it is by our own volition that we have refused too many times to allow our holiday celebrations to be the spiritual experience they are meant to be.This book has been conceived and designed over 30 years as Dr. Bill Thrasher has spoken to thousands of people, helping them realize the spiritual battle that surrounds their celebration of the holidays. Littered with practical thoughts, ideas, experiences, and stories, Putting God Back in the Holidays will help you and your family celebrate holidays and birthdays with biblical truth in mind. Review FOR THE BACK OF THE BOOK ONLY:This is a book that is long overdue, and I am grateful for the time and energy that Bill and his wife Penny have put into its preparation. It is my prayer that this book will help many Christians do what they sincerely desire to do: take every opportunity to receive and reflect the love of Christ to family and friends.From the Foreword by New York Times #1 Bestselling author: Gary Chapman, Ph.D.--This book will draw you closer to Christ and to each other and help you celebrate milestones in meaningful ways. I highly recommend it.Chris FabryAuthor and radio host--It?s one thing to keep your kids focused on God during Christmas and Easter, but quite another to help them see the spiritual significance of Valentine?s Day or Arbor Day.  Bill and Penny Thrasher?s book will help families think biblically about holidays throughout the calendar year.Jim DalyPresident, Focus on the Family--FOR THE INSIDES:It?s one thing to keep your kids focused on God during Christmas and Easter, but quite another to help them see the spiritual significance of Valentine?s Day or Arbor Day.  Bill and Penny Thrasher?s book will help families think biblically about holidays throughout the calendar year.Jim DalyPresident, Focus on the Family--"I love holidays! They are filled with family, fun and an opportunity to step away from my ?day job? for a change of pace. Yet sometimes our anticipation of the holiday outweighs the actual experience. For some, holidays are full of haunting memories of the past. So how do we make the best of holiday celebrations? Bill Thrasher has some helpful ideas that will take your holidays to the next level."Joseph M. StowellPresident, Cornerstone University--?We often give but a passing nod toward traditional holidays without realizing that they were intended originally to be ?holy days.? This book will help put devotion on the agenda for our regular rhythms of life throughout the year, a sorely needed issue for many of us.?Josh Moody Senior PastorCollege Church, Wheaton, Illinois--?If you are concerned that the Christian holidays are becoming muted in the midst of the growing welter of state and national holidays-do not despair. Bill and Penny Thrasher?s Putting God Back in the Holidays shows how you can better exalt Christ through the great days of the church calendar and, likewise, infuse the secular holidays with an elevating, life-giving spirit. What a positive read this is! And, because I know the Thrasher family, I can say that they live it out. Read this book and be encouraged and enriched.?R. Kent HughesSenior Pastor EmeritusCollege Church, Wheaton, Illinois--?The Thrashers have written a very valuable book to help with holiday advice and direction. An important and timely read.?Pat WilliamsSenior Vice PresidentOrlando Magic--?One of the most practical books ever on relationships and celebrating God?s love through the holidays all year round. This book will draw you closer to Christ and to each other and help you celebrate milestones in meaningful ways. I highly recommend it.?Chris FabryAuthor and radio host-- ?Holidays are often endured, not enjoyed. While anticipated, the net outcome for families tod