Christmas and Advent Archives

How do you maintain your sanity during a time that is recognized as a celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ?

“You’ve been entrusted with one life, finite minutes. You are spending them according to your values, whether you admit it or not.

How to separate the expectations of others from what we really want this holiday season.

Isn't this the season that we are supposed to be jolly? Happy? Joyful? How can we combat loneliness and stress?

“Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.”

Breaking news: Christmas is right around the corner. Oh no! Is it really on December 25 this year? I’m kidding, of course. Mostly.

At Christmas, all the wonder of the season is magnified through miniature eyes if you will pause to look down at your little preschooler.

Too many Christmas letters read like resumes of accomplishments designed to impress people. Here's how to avoid that.

Religious advocates have asked homeschool groups to present Nativity scenes on public property during the holiday season.

Do you struggle to keep up appearances – to get each room of the house looking Pinterest-perfect? Joy at Grace Full Mama does.

Not everything is as “wonderful” this time of the year as we think. For many, it is the most stressful, demanding, and overwhelming time of the...

While holidays provide times to thank God, and celebrate Christ’s birth, so often we get caught up in the familiar patterns we’ve always followed.

What is it about the holiday season that brings all our loneliness and hurts as single parents to the surface?

The generation born in the 80s and 90s is well-educated, self-expressive and described by many as Narcissistic or “entitled.”

God draws near to those who groan in body or soul but who seek him anyway.