“A Quilt For Christmas” by Melody Carlson is a heartwarming novella, celebrating the true spirit of Christmas, depicting how CHRISTMAS can be celebrated with a family, even if you are alone. Widowed and lonely, Vera Swanson does not expect to celebrate Christmas this year, until little Fiona Albright knocks on her door out of the blue, needing help urgently, with her mother seriously ill and her father out of station. When she discovers that Vera is a quilter, Fiona has an unusual request for a Christmas quilt for her sick Mama. Vera quickly gathers some women together to stitch a quilt. Vera fervently hopes that Christmas for the Albrights will be transformed and she may find a family of friends to warm her heart, hearth and home. This extremely inspiring story of giving, forgiving, and a heartful of love will capture your imagination in a big way. Little Fiona’s big heart of love truly makes all the difference for Vera and others like her this Christmas.
ANOINTED TO SERVE - Miriam Jacob 