Christmas and Advent

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  Are You Angry at the Holidays? I’m here to tell you that your life does not have to be perfect – or even close to it - to experience a meaningful holiday season, to deeply experience the love of the baby Jesus turned Savior. Elisabeth Klein Dec 02, 2014
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  What is a Jesse Tree? Meaning of the Advent Tradition The Jesse Tree helps us to journey through the fulfillment of God's promises that were fulfilled in the Messiah, Whose birth we celebrate at Christmas, Jesus Christ. Melissa Kruger Dec 02, 2014
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  Why Advent and the Christmas Season are 2 Different Things Black Friday, Cyber Monday -- enough already! Christians are called to prepare for Christmas in an entirely different way. Stay tuned to BreakPoint. John Stonestreet Dec 01, 2014
• 6 Practical Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Advent Preparing our heart and keeping our focus on Jesus takes planning - otherwise the weeks fly by in a blur before we rein in what's important. Jeanne Doyon Nov 27, 2014
• When Your Holidays are Having a Hard Time Keeping Up with The Joneses Give yourself and those you love one gift this holiday season – your presence. Slow down. Keep it simple. Invest in experiences. Debbie Holloway Nov 26, 2014
• Beyond the 25th: Celebrating the Season of Christmas Does your family suffer from the Dec. 26th blues? The original Christmas season unfolded in a long, slow manner, starting with the hush of Advent and ending jubilantly on the twelfth day of Christmas - Jan.... Kimberlee Conway Ireton Dec 24, 2013
• Can Willpower Get Me Through the Holidays? In December, I tend to wonder if I have any willpower at all. Everything seems to be working against me! Jennifer Heeren Dec 24, 2013
• Silent Night, Holy Night: Searching for Peace this Christmas Life isn't always peaceful. Some would say it’s never peaceful. Yet, Christmas reminds us of the Prince of Peace who came to reconcile us to God. Jeanne Doyon Dec 24, 2013
• Think You're Anticipating Christmas? Consider Simeon & Anna You want Christmas anticipation? Consider those who stood some 7 centuries removed from Isaiah's prophecy that "a child has been born." Jay Sampson Dec 22, 2013
• At Christmas, Give What Matters How much will most of us be spending this Christmas? According to the American Research Group, about $800. Judy Woodward Bates Dec 20, 2013
• Do Your Kids 'Get' Christmas? How do you explain to your kids what Christmas is all about? I’ll tell you how I teach mine. John Stonestreet Dec 20, 2013
• What Do You Like Most about Christmas? If we delight in giving others gifts, imagine the joy God experiences when people open the gift of eternal life. Carey Kinsolving Dec 20, 2013