"In living for Jesus, we learn true joy, hope, peace, and love." -- Stanley E. Wiley
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2015 /
Christian Newswire/ -- Stanley E. Wiley's new book,
Save Christmas for Christ Alone: 7 Biblical Messages and Hymn Texts for a Faith Adventure with Our Savior, ($9.99, paperback, 9781498416825; $4.99, e-book, 9781498416832) aims to alter perspectives. The purpose of the seven messages (provided within the book) is to focus our observance of Christmas on Jesus, who was sent by His Father to show us the way to live Spirit-filled lives. Many can agree that it is becoming increasingly common to see the focus of the holidays shift to commercialism, particularly in the United States. The author answers with this book, which has a scriptural focus on Isaiah's prophecy of the birth of the child who reflects the "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:5-6).
"I invite the readers to understand the Christian life as a 'faith adventure,'" states the author. "In living for Jesus, we learn true joy, hope, peace, and love. We learn that 'God so loved the world' that He sent His Son to show us the way to the gift of salvation from sin that He provided by crucifixion on the Roman cross. By submitting to His way, we too will live eternally."
Stanley E. Wiley was called to ministry as a high school junior and mentored by his pastor. As a Methodist, he attended Drew University declaring his goal as ministry. He majored in history. The author eventually transferred to Drew Theological School and obtained his M.Div. He was ordained as a UM elder in 1961. Stanley went on to serve as a student pastor; and served three churches in NY and CT specializing in youth, young adult, and pastoral ministry. The author has spent many years in ministry carrying various titles, such as: director of campus ministry programs, community college counselor/instructor, voc. rehab specialist, and chaplain rescue missions, interim pastor, and more.
