Description

A stocking-stuffer sized holiday novel from the bestselling Quaker novelist, offering fresh insight into the true meaning of Christmas

Philip Gulley takes us back to Harmony, Indiana, at Christmastime as inspiration strikes the inimitable Dale Hinshaw. Undaunted by the failure of his Scripture Eggs ministry and always looking for a way to increase the church’s profit margins, Hinshaw brainstorms a progressive nativity scene that will involve the whole town, complete with a map like those for the Hollywood stars.

Neither Pastor Sam Gardner nor the other members of the Harmony Friends meeting express any enthusiasm for this idea, but Dale is unstoppable. Amidst the bustle of the season, the citizens of Harmony experience the simple joys and sometime loneliness that often go unseen. In the end, Sam comes to the realization that Dale, in his own misguided way, is only trying to draw meaning from the eternal story of Christmas.

  • A touching holiday read
  • Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances
  • A delightful Christmas gift

About the author(s)

Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister, writer, husband, and father. He is the bestselling author of Front Porch Tales, the acclaimed Harmony series, and is coauthor of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love. Gulley lives with his wife and two sons in Indiana, and is a frequent speaker at churches, colleges, and retreat centers across the country.

Reviews

“A true holiday treasure. Gulley is the master storyteller of small town life.” - Lynne Hinton, author of Friendship Cake

“Author/pastor Philip Gulley obviously knows all about the hassles of church politics, and the growing commercialization of the church. But he deals with these topics in such a gentle, humorous, heartwarming manner that the lessons of Harmony leave a lasting impression on readers’ hearts. Bravo!” - Lynn N. Austin, 2002 Christy Award winner and author of Hidden Places

“Gentle, humorous, heartwarming ... the lessons of Harmony leave a lasting impression on readers’ hearts.” - Lynn N. Austin, 2002 Christy Award winner and author of Hidden Places

“The perfect stocking stuffer...but read it yourself first.” - Roxanne Henke, author of After Anne

“Gulley’s beloved Harmony series takes a festive turn with this delightful novella.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Fans who love these quirky characters ... will rejoice at spending the holidays with them.” - Library Journal

“[A] hilarious and thought-provoking little gem that has the potential to become a new Christmas classic.” - CCM Magazine

“[A] memorable glimpse of an old-fashioned holiday.” - BookPage

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