Christmas and Advent Archives

7 Traditions to Bring the Spirit of Advent into Your Home

Garland, warm lights, a decorated Christmas tree. All these different festive elements can easily make our home feel ready for Christmas. However,...

7 Traditions to Bring the Spirit of Advent into Your Home

12 Names of Jesus: A Christmas Study

In the devotions to follow, we’ll look at twelve names of Jesus described in the “Christmas stories” of Scripture. I pray these readings will be a...

12 Names of Jesus: A Christmas Study

7 Ways to Make a Lonely Christmas Meaningful

Will you be spending Christmas alone this year? As Christmas approaches, you may be feeling more sadness than Christmas cheer as you think of...

7 Ways to Make a Lonely Christmas Meaningful

21 Inexpensive Holiday Activities to Create Memories with Your Kids

The holiday season is a time of year when families come together and celebrate. While it is easy to get caught up in the expenses of gifts and...

21 Inexpensive Holiday Activities to Create Memories with Your Kids

10 Prayers for the Divorced Woman This Christmas

Let her hope be so full the ribbon on the box can’t contain it.

10 Prayers for the Divorced Woman This Christmas

9 Steps to Avoid Financial Regret after Christmas

It happens just about every Christmas. People get excited about the season and they feel the need or pressure to buy gifts for friends, family, and...

9 Steps to Avoid Financial Regret after Christmas

10 Ways Grandparents Can Help Their Adult Kids This Holiday Season

Between working, shuttling the kids around, and shopping, they have their hands full. Not to mention, they feel the weight of ensuring all the...

10 Ways Grandparents Can Help Their Adult Kids This Holiday Season

6 Secular Christmas Songs and How to Relate Them to Christ

Christmas is considered one of the most magical times of the year – the sparkling sights, the warm and comforting smells, and, let's not forget,...

6 Secular Christmas Songs and How to Relate Them to Christ

5 Tips to Navigate the Challenges of Co-Parenting During the Holidays

"My kids and my stepkids are miserable and exhausted during the holidays," Nicole, a mom and stepmom, explained. "The flip-flopping...

5 Tips to Navigate the Challenges of Co-Parenting During the Holidays

What Does "Feliz Navidad" Mean? (Hint: It's More Significant Than You Might Think!)

Over the years, as my daughter learned Spanish in high school, I had a greater appreciation for how these two words mean more than a Spanish “Merry...

What Does "Feliz Navidad" Mean? (Hint: It's More Significant Than You Might Think!)

7 Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Family This Christmas

Like many others, I tend to have a difficult family situation. While some family members are easy to get along with, and we are excited to see...

7 Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Family This Christmas

12 Most Biblical Christmas Carols

Christmas carols permeate the air throughout November and December. Radio stations and streaming services are quick to create holiday stations...

12 Most Biblical Christmas Carols

5 Ways to Practice Generosity This Christmas

Some of the best Christmas stories include a theme of generosity. Scrooge’s gift of a festive meal to the Cratchit family in Charles Dicken’s A...

5 Ways to Practice Generosity This Christmas

4 Steps to Keep the Conquering Christ at the Center of Christmas

Celebrate the season with the Conquering Christ at the center, drawing timeless inspiration from Isaiah's powerful prophecy.

4 Steps to Keep the Conquering Christ at the Center of Christmas

How to Enjoy the Fullness of Christmas without Spending a Fortune

Several families on my street put up their Christmas lights before Thanksgiving. I’m sure it’s because they’re trying to give others a little...

How to Enjoy the Fullness of Christmas without Spending a Fortune

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