Shepherds Abiding — Jan Karon

Father Tim has always lived what he calls "the life of the mind" and has never learned to savor the work of his hands. But that changes when he finds a derelict nativity scene that has suffered the indignities of time and neglect. Does he have what it takes to restore the assembly? It's the beginning of a small journey of faith that touches everyone around him, and that reminds us all about the true Christmas spirit.