Christmas Memories
Memories of Christmases past are like presents under the tree. Arriving in all shapes and sizes, some grab our attention and overshadow the thoughts of the season, while others are small and hidden away. Christmas memories which dominate the season tend to be either the warm and fuzzy type or the ones that are as […]
Christmas Memories
Memories of Christmases past are like presents under the tree. Arriving in all shapes and sizes, some grab our attention and overshadow the thoughts of the season, while others are small and hidden away. Christmas memories which dominate the season tend to be either the warm and fuzzy type or the ones that are as […]
Tips for Coping with the Holidays
The holidays bring excitement and joy for many people. Celebrating the birth of our Lord gives us joy and peace and we look forward to new year ahead with hope. However, the holidays can also bring much stress. This time of year, often brings many demands to our lives, including cooking meals, shopping, baking, cleaning, […]
A Different Christmas
On a chilly December day many years ago, we took our young children to see a living nativity. The nativity included a number of sheep, a donkey, and people dressed as Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. A well-swaddled doll served as a stand-in for baby Jesus, tucked in the manger and surrounded by hay. Our […]
A Different Christmas
On a chilly December day many years ago, we took our young children to see a living nativity. The nativity included a number of sheep, a donkey, and people dressed as Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. A well-swaddled doll served as a stand-in for baby Jesus, tucked in the manger and surrounded by hay. Our […]
When Holiday Blues Overshadow the Christmas Spirit
Celebrating Advent at church, decorating, baking, wrapping … It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right?! Not always. Many people experience a rise in anxiety, stress, and sadness during the season. Christians included. Just because we know the hope manifested in the birth of our Savior doesn’t mean all is calm and bright. We […]