Five writers have come together to create An EncouragingU Christmas. We each love to write. We look at life and can't help ourselves - we have to write. We each see God in our everyday lives and hope to help you see Him, too. We each know the power of words to encourage, inspire, and challenge our readers to a closer walk with God. In these pages you will discover a fictionalized retelling of the birth of Christ, our Lord. You will feel the joy of Mary and Joseph, while you smell the hay and hear the baby cry. You will read the story of three lost souls who come together and ultimately save each other. If you are looking for a devotional to prepare your heart for the holiday season, we have that, too. Each of us looks at this wonderful time of year from our own unique perspective. You will laugh, sing, and reflect on all the things that make this such a very special time of the year. We hope this book becomes a holiday tradition that you pull out each holiday season. Like watching your favorite holiday movies or listening to your favorite Christmas music, we hope this book finds a special place in your heart. So join us as we savor these moments together. May your spirit be refreshed and encouraged. Merry Christmas from EncouragingU