Christmas and Advent

• 

  25 Things I Want My Teen to Know about Christmas 1. In our house, Christmas is about Jesus. That first. The rest follows. 2. The stuff goes away. Relationships do not. Debbie Holloway Nov 27, 2023
• 

  10 of the Most Famous Christmas Poems and Hymns Discover 10 of the most famous Christmas Poems and Hymns in this collection, poems such as "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and hymns like "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night." May these Christmas... Brannon Deibert Nov 27, 2023
• 

  Why Am I Depressed During Such a Joyful Season? As a follower of Jesus, I want to be able to move forward into the season, live in the moment, and make the most of each day I have been gifted, but I also know I need to acknowledge all the things that...
• 10 Steps to Enjoy the Holidays Without Regrets Holidays with family can stir up all kinds of emotions. For some it’s a time of gift giving and thankful reflection. For others it means stressful family gatherings or a grievous reminder of loved ones lost.... Rhonda Stoppe Nov 25, 2023
• 6 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Rid of Holiday Stress It’s proven that people are more stressed out at Christmas time than at any other time of the year. But not only is December supposed to be the happiest time of the year, it can also be your healthiest time... Cindi McMenamin Nov 24, 2023
• What is an Advent Wreath? How-to Guide for Celebrating Advent Discover the purpose, symbolism, and history of the Advent Wreath used in the season of Christmas by Christians around the world. Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff Nov 24, 2023
• 3 Family Prayers to Bring You Closer This Christmas No matter how hard we try, families become more focused on dinners, tree decorating, card sending, and gift giving during the Christmas season. There's nothing wrong with these things, but keeping our minds... Michelle S. Lazurek Nov 23, 2023
• How to Celebrate Christmas When the Kids Are Away Although I might miss my adult children during the holidays, it is a good time to evaluate my parent-heart and compare what I wanted for them when they were growing up versus what I want for them now. Do I...
• 6 Women of Christmas and What They Can Teach Us about Christ Did you know that in the Christmas narrative, there are several women involved, not just Jesus’ mother? Let’s spend a moment this Christmas season learning about the women of Christmas.  Sarah Frazer Nov 20, 2023
• 5 Christmas Myths to Debunk with the Bible Christmas is a wondrous time of celebration for people around the world. However, over the years, various myths have become associated with this beloved holiday. Debunking Christmas myths is important, so... Whitney Hopler Nov 20, 2023
• 8 Ways to Encourage Your Pastor during the Busy Holiday Season Growing up as a pastor’s kid, as some refer to as a PK, along with being married to a pastor, gives me some insight and understanding of what goes on behind the scenes of a pastor during the holidays. It’s... Lynette Kittle Nov 20, 2023
• What Is Advent, and When Does It Start? The way various Christian denominations remember the season of Advent may differ, but the collective significance is found in the hope of Jesus, who became God in flesh, so that he could redeem us. Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Nov 20, 2023