Stories to Warm the Heart at Christmas

by James Stuart Bell (editor)

Drawing on fifty-plus years of publishing inspirational stories, America's favorite storyteller, Guideposts, brings you this series of Stories to Warm the Heart. From topics as diverse as grandmothers to pets, mothers to teens, and holiday celebrations to newfound love, this series truly has something for everyone. The inspiring, true stories will renew you, comfort you, and lift up your spirit.

184 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2011

About the author

James Stuart Bell is the owner of Whitestone Communications, a literary development agency. He consults with numerous publishers, represents various authors, and provides writing and editing services. He has previously served as executive editor at Moody Press, director of religious publishing at Doubleday, and publisher at Bridge Publishing. He also has more than one hundred books with cover credit. He coauthored the best-selling Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible (more than 300,000 sold) and numerous other Christian guides in that series for the Penguin Group. He has also contributed numerous Christian volumes to the best-selling Cup of Comfort series by Adams Media.

Reviews

[Dee Cee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book DID warm my heart at Christmas! Wonderful short stories to take your worries away.

[Jacquline · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved this sweet little book, with many writers who shared their beloved Christmas stories, each full of sad and happy memories, but none have lost the true meaning of Christmas. There is much to be appreciated in this book, and it is highly recommended to anyone who lost the sight of Christmas and why we celebrate the holiday in the first place. My personal favorite was Catherine Hardwicke’s story. I admire a lot of her work, and I was happy to see that she contributed something to the book. She is a great director and writer. It’s also nice to see someone who is rich and famous to have a lot to be thankful for, and it is not often to see something that special and heartwarming. All the stories had something special to contribute to readers’ thirst for the meaning of Christmas, but the one that I especially liked, besides Hardwicke’s, is what the editors put in as anonymous stories. The Christian idea is to do good for others without advertising the good deeds, and these stories demonstrate just that. Those little snippets of stories are probably the most inspirational in the book and the most heartwarming. Each story had something special to offer readers, especially about how crazy the holidays become and how much work there is to put into making Christmas the way it is. The important lesson that each story offers is not to lose sight of Christ in the Christmas holiday. These people go all out to make Christmas extravagant and special, and the work is worth all of the effort behind it because of what Christmas is for: the celebration of Christ’s birth. We, as Christians, cannot lose sight of that because if we do, then there is no point in celebrating Christmas with all the materialistic stuff.

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection sweet Christmas stories, approximately 20 that do as the time title suggests - warm and tug at your heart. You learn about others' Christmas traditions, memories and other things to leave you smiling and warm. A great read for Christmas or anytime of year. Published by Guideposts, so this small book is definitely full of good short stories. If you are like myself and love Christmas, you will enjoy this book.

[Scott Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this little book! Bought it several years ago and I have read it every year since. Highly recommend if you can find a copy.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet stories that do as the title suggests...warm the heart.