A Baxter Family Christmas by Karen Kingsbury

Author:Karen Kingsbury
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Howard Books

Kendra had received the package in the mail a week ago. An early Christmas present, from John Baxter and his wife, Elaine. The gift was a Bible study about the family of Jesus. In his card, John explained that there was no time like Christmas to get to know Jesus and His family.

Even for someone who had never believed in God before.

This Saturday morning, days before Christmas, Kendra was snuggled under a blanket a few feet from the tree, completely caught up in the book. Moe was downstairs cleaning the garage.

Kendra ran her thumb over the cover of the book. Funny, how she had never thought about the family of Jesus. Probably because she had never thought much about Jesus, Himself. But in the last few days, she was touched at the possibility of Mary being visited by an angel and being told she was going to give birth to the Savior of the world. God in the flesh, wrapped in a blanket, safe in her arms.

With her heart defect, Kendra had long since given up the idea of having a baby—though at one time it had been her lifelong dream. But if she could have a child, if she gave birth to a son, she could hardly imagine seeing him born—only to be chased by wicked kings and discredited by a band of religious leaders and then finally, as a young man, to die on a cross.

As she read, Kendra could feel herself opening up a little more to the possibility. She couldn’t help but think her mother would’ve liked the book. What if the Christmas story was more than a nice fable? More than a reason to decorate a tree and sing pretty songs and wrap presents?

Kendra wasn’t finished yet but every page captivated her. Especially the story of Joseph. The Bible wasn’t something Kendra had ever read, of course. But she knew enough about Joseph that his story spoke to her. Here was this guy who never expected any of the craziness that came with being engaged to Mary. He had to believe that his fiancée hadn’t cheated on him, had to stand up to public ridicule. Then once baby Jesus was born, Joseph had to keep him safe by fleeing with his family again and again.

Joseph must’ve loved Mary more than life itself. That’s what Kendra had always wanted from Moe. A devotion that would go the distance when life got tough.

When the book first arrived, Moe had spotted it on the kitchen counter. “What’s this?” He’d held it up, his brow wrinkled.

“A gift. From John Baxter.”

“Kendra.” Moe had released a ten-ton sigh. “It’s not normal. Your friendship with that family.”

“Of course it’s not normal.” Kendra had refrained from raising her voice. “I’m alive because of their loss. But maybe I’m supposed to get more than a heart from them.”

Moe had given her a look that was more sympathetic than understanding. “Like what? A new understanding of life? Some kind of faith in God?”

“Maybe.” Kendra had held her ground.

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