In this harmonized portrayal of the miraculous events surrounding the birth of Jesus from Matthew and Luke, listeners will encounter the drama and joy of Christmas in a fresh and exciting way. The Word of Promise™ Christmas Story features original music from the gifted and world renowned guitarist-Dove Award winner, Phil Keaggy, along with a faithful rendering presentation of the New King James Version text selected from The Word of Promise™ New Testament Audio Bible.The cast of talented actors bring the story to life in a dramatic audio theater format. The cast on this CD offering includes: Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Lou Gossett, Jr. ("An Officer and a Gentleman," "Roots") - John, Kimberly Williams-Paisley ("According to Jim," "Father of the Bride") - Mary, Mother of Jesus, John Heard ("Prison Break," "Home Alone") - Matthew, and Chris McDonald ("Happy Gilmore," "Quiz Show") - Luke.