Christmas and Advent

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  3 Things Jesus Gives Us at Christmas When Our Faith Feels Weak Let’s set aside our guilt and lean into these truths from scripture as we walk through what might be a difficult holiday season. Sarah Frazer Dec 05, 2023
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  6 Scriptures That Capture the Christmas Story Our living room has a book box that holds picture books for our youngest daughter. I do my best to rotate them out each season as we usher in different holidays. As of now, that wicker box is filled with... Alicia Searl Dec 05, 2023
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  How Old Was Mary When She Had Jesus? Mary didn’t let her youth stop her from boldly moving forward into the plans God had for her life. By learning Mary’s story, you can discover how to respond well when God calls you to take action in your own... Whitney Hopler Dec 05, 2023
• 10 Prayers for the Divorced Woman This Christmas Let her hope be so full the ribbon on the box can’t contain it.
• Missed Holidays (When Your Spouse Can't Be There) Now that I’ve experienced more than 30 years of handling missed holidays, I’ve come to understand that offering grace is far better than harboring anger. Jennifer Waddle Dec 05, 2023
• 20 Festive Holiday Dates for Spouses This holiday, be proactive and plan ahead to keep the spark going during the cozy season—and I don’t mean the one in the fireplace! Betsy St. Amant Haddox Dec 04, 2023
• 3 Ways to Talk with Kids about Santa and Jesus This Christmas Christmas time is full of fantastic, wonderful moments. Kids start dreaming about what's wrapped under the Christmas tree. Adults are looking forward to family and friends gathering to eat and share stories.... Kile Baker Dec 04, 2023
• 8 Simple Homemade Gifts Everyone Will Love As Christmas seems to be closing in and the excitement fills the air, you may glance over at your gorgeous tree and quickly realize you have a huge task at hand. Gifts! You need to fill the bottom of that... Alicia Searl Dec 01, 2023
• 10 Peaceful Christmas Eve Prayers Peace is a vital part of the sacred night of Christmas Eve. On the first Christmas, when angels appeared in Bethlehem to announce Jesus Christ’s birth, they praised God for the peace that Jesus would bring... Whitney Hopler Dec 01, 2023
• 12 Gift Ideas for the Husband Who's Hard to Shop For As wives, we want to show our husbands they are loved. Our gifts are a chance to let them know they are appreciated and seen. Consequently, we women can feel a bit of pressure when shopping for our husbands.... Amanda Idleman Dec 01, 2023
• 10 Creative Ways to Prepare Your Heart for Christmas This Year It's a challenge to remain focused on the glory that defines the Christmas story. It can so easily become about to-do lists, parties, food, and gifts. While Christmas traditions are a beautiful part of this... Amanda Idleman Dec 01, 2023
• 5 Reasons Why We Celebrate Advent Advent is from the Latin word Adventus, which means "arrival" or "visit." For four weeks before Christmas, churches of all denominations celebrate Advent and light candles and sometimes sing special songs to... Michelle S. Lazurek Dec 01, 2023