A Different Sort of Christmas
Kind of older mom here with some encouragement, I hope. It gets different. People always want to say, “It gets better.” And, although, I agree…
How to Make the Most of Christmas with Little Ones
Are you celebrating Christmas with toddlers or babies in the family this year? Making the most of Christmas will look different every year as our…
How to Teach Your Child the True Meaning of Christmas
“So, Kellus. Tell mommy. What is Christmas about?” I waited eagerly for my toddler son’s answer, wondering if he would remember what I taught him…
A Simple Advent Activity Idea for Your Family
Are you looking for a new Christmas tradition to do with your family this year? Check out this great Advent activity idea that’s perfect for…
Is It a Sin to Believe in Santa Claus as Christians?
Santa Claus has become a staple part of our Christmas traditions in the United States and abroad. But does the man in the red suit…
Wrestling Up Trees and Other Things
I think I’m always wrestling with something… some circumstances, fear, doubt, disappointment, sadness, or just my to-do list. Recently, God has revealed something about my…
6 Ways to Find Freedom From the Holiday Frenzy This Christmas
Christmas is my favorite time of year, but it hasn’t always been that way. For many years I looked at December as a list of…
Family Ideas to Nurture Gratitude and Giving this December
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John…
Finding Hope for the Holidays
“It’s 101.” It was Christmas Eve morning, and our then 18-month-old son had a fever. Tom and I both knew what those three digits meant—…
31 Merry Christmas Gifts of Love and Service
Hustle and bustle … bells ringing … trees to trim … cookies to bake … gifts to buy? Or should new traditions be born this…