As I pulled the Savior close to my heart, I looked into my father s eyes. Papa asked, What does your heart tell you now, Rachel?

In writing this story, author Ann L. Avery was intrigued by the idea of shepherds being chosen to be the witness to the world of Christ s birth. Why the shepherds? What kind of men were they?

It seemed logical to her that these shepherds were men of God who had been prepared for and were worthy of this special opportunity. She learned that these shepherds were no ordinary shepherds. Rather, they were the shepherds who cared for the temple flocks the very lambs who, as symbols of the Savior, would be sacrificed at the temple in Jerusalem. The shepherds were spiritual men who had a special connection to the Savior.

This tender rendition of the birth of Christ is guaranteed to touch your heart and bring the spirit of Christmas into your home this holiday season.