{"product_id":"2940170806607","title":"The Purpose of Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hailed by \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e as the \"the most influential pastor in America,\" and by \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Purpose Driven Life\u003c\/i\u003e expounds on the profound origins of Christmas, describing it as an opportune time to welcome peace into our lives. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren sounds the clarion call to \"remember the reason for the season,\" taking readers back in time to the most wonderful story of all -- the birth of the baby Jesus. When he was just a small boy, young Rick asked his parents if they could celebrate Christmas with a birthday party for Jesus -- and the tradition began that the Warrens have upheld for over fifty years. Now through stirring imagery and compelling personal insights, \u003ci\u003eThe Purpose of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e honors the significance and promise of this cherished holiday. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pastor Warren encourages readers to identify and confront what drains peace from their lives. Warren explains that the way to respond to these peace-robbers is to learn how to surrender to God's will and not feel defeated or discouraged when life does not go as planned. True peace of mind is found by having an unshakeable faith in God -- knowing that his empowering Spirit will guide his children through life's challenges. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beautifully written, \u003ci\u003eThe Purpose of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e will stir readers to honor the true significance of Christmas and to nurture God's gifts of love and peace in this world.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47160915558640,"sku":"2940170806607","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170806607_p0.jpg?v=1763718101","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170806607","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}