Christmas and Advent

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  A Prayer for Blended Families at Christmas This is the society that we live in, and we have to find a way to unite in prayer for each other, especially at Christmastime. All families are challenged to maintain an unrealistic amount of patience with... Meg Bucher Dec 18, 2017
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  10 New Christmas Songs as Good as the Classics God created time, and the passage of it is no surprise of Him. The “new" era we are living in is a place He’s already seen. He welcomes our creative interpretation of His Word through song, especially at... Meg Bucher Dec 18, 2017
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  10 Things Parents Should Teach Their Kids about Christmas Children are bombarded with messages regarding Christmas that may leave them confused and clamoring for that next best toy and fun activity. Amidst all the sensationalism, most parents long to ground their... Jennifer Slattery Dec 18, 2017
• 10 Actually Meaningful Gifts to Give This Year By Charlotte Van Werven, Writer for Jesus’ Economy Christmas is nearly here, and now is the time to wrap up that last minute Christmas shopping. Sometimes we wait so long to figure out which... Charlotte van Werven Dec 15, 2017
• 10 Ways to Find and Fill Someone's Need This Christmas We are called to look for, find, and help each other—especially at Christmas. Paul helps us to understand the place from which we are motivated and able to give in fulfillment of others’ needs in Romans... Meg Bucher Dec 15, 2017
• 10 Gifts That Speak from the Heart Christmas presents quickly become fruitcake cheesy and impractical unless we plan ahead to give heartfelt gifts this season. The point of Christmas is to move beyond materialistic lists that are advertised... Meg Bucher Dec 15, 2017
• Why Christmas is Even Better than You Think Christmas can make us feel like we’re crazy. We abide in an ever-increasing “PC” society that refuses to give the holiday’s namesake it’s greeting. Commercialism threatens to cheapen the man that raised... Meg Bucher Dec 15, 2017
• 10 Christmas Stories You Should Read Again and Again Traditions reign during Christmas. Every family has a way of doing all things Christmas-sy. Whether you have a real or fake tree, colored or white lights, serve ham or turkey, are visited by Santa or an elf,... Kristen Terrette Dec 14, 2017
• 3 Perfect Christmas Gifts to Give Make this holiday season the best for your family by giving gifts of no monetary costs yet of the highest value. Jesus is God’s eternal gift to us. Guy Hatcher Dec 14, 2017
• 3 Hidden Messages Behind Edmund's Turkish Delight In appearing to kindly befriend Edmund, the White Witch asks him a leading question: “What would you like best to eat?” Drew Williams Dec 13, 2017
• How to Prevent Holiday Burnout before it Starts Last December I started a new habit—something that worked so well, I plan to keep the tradition. As a mom of four, I stick with simple—and this is so simple, anyone can do it! Here’s how to prevent holiday... Ruthie Gray Dec 13, 2017
• 25 Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Your Kids This Christmas The flight path from mailbox to front door is well worn during the Christmas season. Little feet tear out of the car after school each day to see which toy catalog was delivered while they were gone. Inside... Meg Bucher Dec 12, 2017