Christmas and Advent Archives

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...

Take a deep breath, relax, and let’s start by making some precious and thoughtful gifts to put under that magical tree. Need some ideas? Check out...

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...

No matter if you use old-fashioned traditions or new ideas to modernize your celebration of Advent, be sure to keep Jesus as the reason for the...

My friend, no matter what you are looking to do over the holidays, there’s something to fit the needs of every family. Whether you want to crawl...

As Christians, we receive God’s grace readily and are thankful that His mercies are new every morning. Why then is it so difficult to extend grace...

Here are three reasons St. Nicholas would not have wanted the role of Santa, with fun, historical facts mixed in:

Friend, we can surrender our lives and our days to God, along with our deepest desires that He is already aware of, and have confidence that we...

It’s not easy to find family-friendly movies nowadays. Finding a family-friendly film that everyone in the house will watch is even more difficult....

A great addition could be making a fun breakfast for everyone.

I hope you understand how vital holiday traditions and memories are for your grandchildren. You are depositing bits and pieces of yourself in their...

There is a secret that the most exemplary givers of gifts all share in common. They understand that a quality gift is not about the cost or the...

Whether you’re looking for devotionals to walk through with your family or to read on your own, consider adding an Advent podcast or two to your...

Don’t let dark situations steal the joy God wants you to experience this Christmas. Here are five ways to have joy when Christmas is a dark time.

Doubt often follows the miraculous.