Happy Christmas in July! Welcome to the 13th blog in this Christmas in July Reader Giveaway, which runs July 12-23, 2021. At the bottom of each author’s blog post, you will find the secret words. Write them all down and provide the provide the entire answer on this Google form.
Note: You must grab all the secret words from every author in the Christmas in July Reader Giveaway to be eligible to win a $400 Amazon gift card. At the end of this blog post is a link to the next blog, and so on, to the final blog post (20 in all). At each blog stop, the author will also give away copy or copies of their featured Christmas book.
Thoughts on Christmas from Nancy J. Farrier
I have to say it’s hard to think about Christmas when the temperatures in the shade are running 111° and 112°. Thoughts of snowflakes or sleigh rides or drinking hot chocolate on a frosty night sort of melt away the moment the door opens and that sweltering air rushes inside.
Yet when you think about Christmas, the spirit of the holiday is something that shouldn’t be seasonal but should be part of our lives all year long.
What is that spirit that we enjoy so much at Christmastime? It’s the act of giving selflessly. Starting with the gift given to us from God—the gift of Jesus.
We give gifts to one another. We give food to those who need extra. We make treats to share with neighbors, friends, and family. We give joy through our smiles, our music, and our excitement for the season. We give by sharing hope with those around us.
All those can be done throughout the year. How do we maintain that level of joy and giving? By remembering the greatest gift given to us. Our Savior Jesus Christ. A gift like no other.
We can celebrate Him whether the temperatures are below zero or well over 100°. Celebrate Him this summer.
Now, it’s time to for the secret words: and do
Save the secret words, and when you reach the final blog, enter all the secret words on this form for a chance to win a $400 Amazon gift card!
Thank you so much for visiting! The next author on the tour is Dana Mentink and her Christmas book Dangerous Tidings. You can find it at this link. Remember, this Christmas in July Reader Giveaway will end on July 23 at 8 PM EST!
Thank You for the Christmas in July Jesus Is The reason for The Season!
Thank you, Sarah. So glad you stopped by.
sounds wonderful!
Thank you, Shelia. Enjoy the blog tour.
Christmas should be in our hearts all year long. Thank you for bringing this up and for participating in this very thoughtful Giveaway!
Thank you, Jeanne. I’m so glad you are participating.
Happy Christmas in July – it’s 90 degrees here – we need a little Christmas.
Linda, yes 90° is pretty warm. Thanks for commenting.
Jesus remains in my heart all year long and I find it comforting to know that we are forever in his.
Stephanie, so true. That is a comfort.
You are right the focus is Jesus!
Thank you so much for the book giveaway!
I couldn’t agree more with everything that you said. I love quilts, so I look forward to reading your book about a prayer quilt.
Happy Christmas in July despite the weather!
Sounds great. Thank you for sharing. Blessings
Christmas isn’t just a date or a day. It is a state of mind that can be celebrated any time. It is something we learned as a military family. You celebrate when you can. You are celebrating an event or a person, not a date on the calendar.
Thank You for Sharing your Book With Us 📚 & Thank You for Being Part of this Fun Blog Hop
Your words are so true. Thanks for participating in the blog hop.