{"id":563000,"date":"2021-09-13T21:04:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T21:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=563000"},"modified":"2021-09-13T21:04:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T21:04:01","slug":"hope-for-the-holidays-exploring-the-message-of-hope-in-the-christmas-story-by-andrew-curtis-lay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/hope-for-the-holidays-exploring-the-message-of-hope-in-the-christmas-story-by-andrew-curtis-lay_563000.html","title":{"rendered":"Hope for the Holidays: Exploring the Message of Hope in the Christmas Story &#8211; by Andrew Curtis Lay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right; width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/uploads\/1631539021.jpeg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Hope for the Holidays: Exploring the Message of Hope in the Christmas Story - by Andrew Curtis Lay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/uploads\/1631539021.jpeg\" alt=\"Hope for the Holidays: Exploring the Message of Hope in the Christmas Story - by Andrew Curtis Lay\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" style=\"padding:0px 0px 10px 10px; border:0 solid !important;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<div>What is the Christmas story all about? What does \u201chope for the holidays\u201d really mean?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">What is the Christmas story all about? What does \u201chope for the holidays\u201d really mean? Kharis Publishing today announced the release of \u201cHope for the Holidays: Exploring the Message of Hope in the Christmas Story\u201d (ISBN: 978-1637460283) by Andrew Curtis Lay; a book that helps readers of all ages truly appreciate the meaning and Person of Christmas.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>CHICAGO, Ill., &#8211;<\/strong> Hope for the Holidays is more than just a catchy phrase that you might find in a Hallmark greeting. Hope is vital to our lives, and it is often the most prevalent theme during the season of Christmas. This book speaks about the message of hope that we find in the Christmas story as we celebrate Jesus&#8217; birth. In this book, you will explore the ways one can experience hope for the holidays. In each chapter, the author looks at different characters in the Christmas story and how they offer a message of hope to us in our busy lives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>According to Bishop William Willimon<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><em>Professor of&nbsp;<em>the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School<\/em>, and author of&nbsp;<em>Accidental Preacher: A Memoir,<\/em><\/em> &ldquo;Andrew Lay leads us into Advent\/Christmas and, creatively listening to the old, familiar texts, finds fresh meaning for today&#8217;s Christians. Lay restores the holy to the holidays in this fine presentation of the blessing of the Incarnation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qHipORvjwPQ\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><br \/>Video Link: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qHipORvjwPQ\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qHipORvjwPQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Hope for the Holidays <\/em>is published by Kharis Publishing and is now available wherever books are sold, including Amazon: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1637460287\/\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1637460287\/<\/a>. Retailers and other agencies may order copies from Ingram Content Group or through the publisher (ISBN: 978-1637460283): https:\/\/www.kharispublishing.com\/andrew-lay<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Andrew Curtis Lay is a life-long Methodist. He earned his bachelor&#8217;s degree at Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he has also taught as an adjunct professor of religion. He also completed his Master of Divinity degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. Andrew is currently serving as the associate pastor of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church in Athens, Tennessee. He and his wife Ally love music, ministry, and the outdoors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Kharis Publishing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kharis Publishing, an imprint of Kharis Media LLC, is an independent book publisher focused on inspirational and faith-based books. Kharis&rsquo; dual mission is to give voice to underrepresented writers and equip orphans in developing countries with literacy tools. That is why, for each book sold, the publisher channels some of the proceeds into providing books and computers for orphanages in developing countries, so these kids may learn to read, dream, and grow. For a limited time, Kharis Publishing is accepting unsolicited queries from qualified Christian professionals, pastors, and ministers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Learn more at: https:\/\/www.kharispublishing.com\/<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/kharispublishing.com_65775.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kharis Publishing<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Rufus Philip<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=hope-for-the-holidays-exploring-the-message-of-hope-in-the-christmas-story-by-andrew-curtis-lay\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 630-423-6309<br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Chicago<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> Illinois<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kharispublishing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.kharispublishing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><object type=\"text\/html\" data=\"https:\/\/www.kharispublishing.com\" style=\"width:900px; height:400px;\"><\/object><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=hope-for-the-holidays-exploring-the-message-of-hope-in-the-christmas-story-by-andrew-curtis-lay\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Christmas story all about? What does \u201chope for the holidays\u201d really mean? What is the Christmas story all about? What does \u201chope for the holidays\u201d really mean? 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