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The Christmas Guest
If Jesus promised to spend Christmas with you, how would you prepare? And when needy neighbors interrupted your preparations, how would you react? The hero in this classic story of delight and despair, sacrifice and celebration shows us the beauty of a life where Jesus is not just a guest in the home, but a resident in the heart. American icon Andy Griffith brings new life to this timeless tale. Included in the back cover of the book is a CD which has a narrative of the story by Andy Griffith. This special CD also features Andy singing Go Tell It On The Mountain , from his latest Christmas album.
64 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2003
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January 13, 2018
This is a very short book and well worth reading! Andy narrates the tale on a CD, where an older gentleman dreamed that the Lord told that He would visit him that Christmas day. But as midnight approached, the Lord still had not come, only 3 people: a shabby beggar, a tired, cold lady and a crying, lost child...
I especially liked where Any Griffith wrote, "May you feel the love of Jesus Christ and share His goodness with others every day of your life." Wow!
This short book would be worth readying yearly and sharing with others!
I especially liked where Any Griffith wrote, "May you feel the love of Jesus Christ and share His goodness with others every day of your life." Wow!
This short book would be worth readying yearly and sharing with others!
December 19, 2019
This is a beautiful short story bringing the meaning of Christmas to life.
December 28, 2022
Makes me cry every time!!! 🥹🥲 Could not recommend highly enough!!! Everyone should listen to this 🥰🥰🥰
May 21, 2026
Heartwarming novella regarding an expected Christmas visit from God - but the elderly man feels he missed his visitor.
October 21, 2010
This is a little book the size of a CD case. It has an introduction or foreword by Andy Griffith & scriptures, a story about an old man who prepared his home for Christ, but He never came, instead he helped three people. There are also some quotes, I really like this one:
One needs a neighbor on whom to practice compassion.
~ Phyllis McGinnley
On the CD at the back of the book there is a song, "Go Tell It On the Mountain." I remember singing it in high school choir. Andy Griffith narrates the Christmas Guest.
One needs a neighbor on whom to practice compassion.
~ Phyllis McGinnley
On the CD at the back of the book there is a song, "Go Tell It On the Mountain." I remember singing it in high school choir. Andy Griffith narrates the Christmas Guest.
October 31, 2010
It was a short book, but I really liked it.
December 3, 2013
A heartwarming story. Includes CD with narration and song. Especially fun to read and/or listen to during the Christmas season.
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