The Shoe Box 25th Anniversary Edition

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In this beloved holiday classic, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love, Francine Rivers, shares a poignant story about the simple yet inspiring faith of a child. This tender Christmas novella tells the story of Timmy O'Neil, a foster child with a very mysterious shoe box. At first glance, it's nothing special¿just an ordinary box with a red lid and the words Running Shoes printed on the side. But Timmy carries it with him wherever he goes, and when people ask him what's inside, he smiles and says, "Just things." As Timmy settles into his new, loving home, he remains unwilling to share the secrets of his shoe box . . . until the beauty of the church Nativity pageant inspires him to open his heart and give the most precious gift of all. A powerful and uplifting reminder of God's deep love, this Christian fiction tale includes: A fivepart Advent devotional with Scripture verses and prayerful responses The Christmas story¿selected scenes from Matthew and Luke Francine's favorite holiday recipes

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New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers has published numerous novels¿all bestsellers¿and she has continued to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her Christian novels have been awarded or nominated for many honors and in 1997, after winning her third RITA Award for inspirational fiction, Francine was inducted into the Romance Writer's of America Hall of Fame. In 2015, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Francine's novels have been translated into over 30 different languages, and she enjoys bestseller status in many foreign countries. She and her husband, Rick, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

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