Description

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A disheartened Chuck McBride travels to Ohio with hopes of finding his life's meaning after a series of hardships have unsettled his life. His Christmastime visit with old neighbors is plagued with doubt, but an unexpected mission project awakens his heart to the world beyond him. On a whim, Chuck selects an unassuming red backpack to load with school supplies and includes two favorite memories from his own childhood as a special treat. Will God really use Chuck's gift to answer a prayer? Could He actually do so? Might God answer the prayers of many individuals through this one red backpack and still continue to sow blessings from it many years later? From the patch-quilt field of Ohio to the mountain hollows of Appalachia, "The Christmas Backpack"goes beyond the lights, decorations, and songs of the Christmas season to show God's love for His children and how one act of obedience can change lives for His Kingdom forever.

About the Author

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Brandon Lee Thomas is a marketing professional as well as freelance writer, journalist, and children's book author. His pieces have been printed by multiple local publications and also translated into other languages. Brandon Lee questioned the purpose of his own life for many years, battled depression, and struggled with bulimia. Ultimately, he found that God was revealing Himself through a diverse array of messengers throughout the challenging journey. A graduate of the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business at Shenandoah University, Brandon Lee resides in a small village located within Northern Virginia's Horse and Wine County where he loves to read biographies, visit cemeteries, and take daily walks in his favorite Converse sneakers.