A lamb who has always felt different and sad because of his black spots and his limp, feels his true worth when he is called upon to help keep the baby Jesus warm.

One day in the life of Christ. Call it a tapestry of turmoil: A noisy pictorial in which the golden threads of triumph knot against the black, frazzled strings of tragedy. Call it a symphony of emotions: A sunrise-to-sunset orchestration of extremes. One score is brassy with exuberance -- the next moans with sorrow. Whatever you call it -- call it real. Author Max Lucado calls it "the second most stressful day in the life of our Savior."...

Examines the objects that symbolize Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, including the Crown of Thorns, the nails, the wine-soaked rag, and the two crosses that stood beside Christ's.

"A Chicago journalist finds himself in a small Texas town on Christmas Eve. On a lonely quest, he encounters old faces and new facts--a hand carved manger, a father's guilt, a young girl's faith. This trip into the past holds the key to his future--and the way home"--Jacket.

"Claudius, a Roman guard, finds himself in the middle of a cover-up regarding the tumultuous events following Christ's execution. As he investigates further, he discovers that the religious leaders, the Roman government officials, and even his closest friends are attempting to hide somthing important from him. His relentless pursuit of answers to his growing questions threatens his reputation--and even his life"--Container.