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    Christmas Everyday
    Christmas Everyday
    Christmas Everyday
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    Christmas Everyday

    By Vanessa W. Bonner

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    Christmas Everyday is filled with fun, fact, and legacy. It shows the contrast between Christmas past and Christmas present and how both blend together to make a heart that can celebrate Christmas every day. It presents uplifting ideas and wisdom that motivates and challenges one to take the stress out of Christmas and to enjoy the season.
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    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateOct 27, 2015
    ISBN9781504957564
    Christmas Everyday
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    Vanessa W. Bonner

    Vanessa W. Bonner is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author. She is also an ordained minister and has worked in ministry over thirty years. She and her husband, Ronald, are cofounders and Pastors of Families for Christ Outreach Ministry in Chocowinity, North Carolina. She shares wisdom and knowledge in her unique style of teaching and writing through books and ministry. She has written three prior books: Help God I’m Single but I Don’t Want to Be, One Final Push, and Inspired by Grace. She has a heart and desire to help others experience growth in every area of their lives. She often encourages them to write their own story and not to be limited to what appears to be the final chapter.

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      Christmas Everyday - Vanessa W. Bonner

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      © 2015 Vanessa W. Bonner. All rights reserved.

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      Published by AuthorHouse   10/26/2015

      ISBN: 978-1-5049-5757-1 (sc)

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      KJV

      Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the Holy Bible, King James Version (Authorized Version). First published in 1611. Quoted from the KJV Classic Reference Bible, Copyright © 1983 by The Zondervan Corporation.

      Unless otherwise indicated, Bible quotations are taken from the Authorized King James Version. Copyright 2003 by Nelson Publishers

      Contents

      Acknowledgements

      Dedication

      Introduction

      The Beginning

      Christmas Past

      The Way Mama and Daddy Did It

      The Secret

      Every Need Supplied

      Christmas in Vivid Detail

      Parable for Everyday

      Christmas Present

      The Reason for My Joy

      More than Money

      Christmas At My House

      Who Gets the Glory?

      Gold Frankincense and Myrrh

      Christmas Movies and Me

      Faith Family and Christmas

      We Must Strive to Return to Joy

      Balance

      Bicycles Trials and Triumphs

      Faith in Action

      A Tree for Christmas

      Lights for Christmas

      Christmas and A Test of Love

      Double Double Double

      Opportunities and Open Doors

      Christmas Visits

      Opportunity Still Knocking

      Family Friends And Fellowship

      The Values of Christmas

      Friends at the Family Table

      Christmas and Future Preservation

      Things That Are Important

      Things That Are Fun

      My Favorites List

      The Christmas Story

      My Favorite Christmas Songs

      My Favorite Christmas Movies

      Favorite Christmas Childhood Memories

      My Favorite Childhood Memories

      Things to Do While Waiting

      Favorite Holiday Recipes

      Tributes to Mom and Dad

      Fathers

      My Daddy

      Living Epistles

      Doors of Opportunity and Blessing

      My Substitute Guest

      The Invitation

      A Closing Thought

      About the Author

      Contact Information

      Books by the Author

      Notes and Reminders

      Acknowledgements

      Very Special Thanks

      To My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is the very Center of Christmas I love you Everyday

      To my wonderful husband Ronald who believes I can do anything God has called me to do. Thank you for your love and support. Your faith has reached the heavens.

      To Families for Christ Ministry and all the families it represents may God’s grace continue to abound in you all

      To Bishop James Winston and Apostle Lucille Winston - Thank you for your love and support- May God bless you always

      To the Pastors who have mentored and continue to pray and support my ministry- thank you

      To my intercessory prayer partners- thank you for your love and prayers

      To my family and friends who shared their life experiences in this book

      To all who have supported this work in any way- your kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated

      Dedication

      To my loving parents, Mr. Jessie and Ophelia Winfield, who sacrificed and gave to our family the love, guidance, and memories that are shared in this book. Thank you so much. You have left a legacy to be taught, treasured, and passed on to many generations. You gave me my first glimpse of Christmas.

      To my brother Marvin who passed away while I was in the final stages of writing this book. I will always love you. Thank you for your love, acceptance, and the sweet memories you left with us.

      Introduction

      Christmas has been for centuries the most wonderful and delightful time of the year. It is the time that many put away their distresses and move into the realm of hope and joyful anticipations. It is the time where dreams can become realities and visions become real.

      I have such memories of Christmas. It has nothing to do with the presence or absence of a Christmas tree. There’s no set time to sing Christmas songs or watch a Christmas movie. I can literally close my eyes and simply see red…because Christmas to me is every day.

      Christmas has always filled my heart with happy memories. However, every year when it was over, I’d feel a distinct sadness and dread. I didn’t want to let go of the wonderful feelings surrounding Christmas. Everyone was so joyful during the holidays. I didn’t understand why families couldn’t have this excitement year round. I began to question whether it was logical to let go of such positive and rewarding experiences. None of this made sense to me. People were so full of joy during Christmas. After Christmas it seemed that much of the excitement and enthusiasm gave way to sadness and despair. I had a terrific thought…… Why not live throughout the year like Christmas is everyday.

      The Beginning

      My first visions of Christmas came from

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