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My daughter and I have been chatting about Nanny spending her first Christmas with Jesus. Do they decorate in Heaven? Can Nanny see us decorating...

If you’re the kind of mom who’s worried enough about doing a good job to give yourself a mom-fail hashtag, you’re probably not doing anything to...

I wanted the experience to be as helpful as possible and serve as a touchpoint. When they encountered future loss, I wanted them to remember what...

I tried to leave wide margins in my mind and heart about what our time all under one roof again could or would look like. I tried not to assume how...

There is beauty in children knowing they are loved, safe, and don't have to keep any secrets from you, and when they are empowered to understand...

I don't know much, but I do know what's awesome about this holiday, and how to ensure my family, like the reborn Scrooge, knows how to keep...

There’s a lot to be said about our time, and how we are willing to spend it. God is purposeful, layering opportunities into each day of our lives...

Find a way to treat those who are giving up their holidays. Whether that be by dropping off desserts on the day of, or writing thank you cards,...

While families are sometimes replete with joy, and other times with heartache, God provides a clear example of how we as believers should behave...

Cherish your family traditions, and don’t be afraid to create new traditions this Christmas. Let the nativity story be at the center of your...

 The nineties saw a huge push forward in making new classics, and now those tend to be the ones my kids gravitate toward. Comedic, romantic,...

While those suffering from mental health issues during the holidays may not always find instant relief, the Lord is timeless and true, and when it...

If I’ve raised him in the admonition of the Lord with expectations of seeing him dream and then follow those dreams, it is not my place to then...

Intercessory prayer is not just for “special” followers of Christ. Intercessory prayer is within every Christian’s ability. As mothers and fathers,...

By teaching our children the promise that is the Christ-child, the eternal hope, the salvation from sin, the overwhelming gift of God’s grace, and...