A single season can hold purpose, meaning, and in many ways is a gift, but during the holidays, those truths can feel shadowed or forgotten. For many, a dread emerges in the concern that you will be asked awkward or probing questions, or the feeling of lack can encourage temptation to “cuff” for the season. Know that this holiday season does not need a fast-forward button, in fact, it may serve in years to come as a memory you cherish greatly.
Read MoreThe holidays are a time of joy, family, celebrating, Hallmark movies, and Christmas magic. But it can also be a time that tries my patience like no other. Holiday traffic, crowded shopping malls, long lines at the post office, trying to find a parking spot at the grocery store, crazy family drama - the list goes on and on. Pretty soon, I’m exhausted and cranky, snapping at the checkout girl or stressing about a gift I still need to get. I can turn into quite the Scrooge if I’m not careful.
Read MoreIf you see me at work in the month of December, you will find me wearing a Christmas sweater and listening to Christmas music in my office. But let's be honest, I have been listening to Christmas music since October. Yes, I am one of those people. I love the way Christmas, and everything that goes with it, makes me feel better.
Read MoreI have so many friends who are hurting right now. I also know of many more — thanks to social media — people who I feel like I know in real life. It’s hard to know what to do or say when people I love go through hard things, and I never want to be insensitive to what they’re going through. Here are a few ways you can support someone who is hurting this holiday season:
Read MoreLet’s talk about Halloween - about its origins, what it is today, and what the Bible has to say about this issue.
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