Christmas and Advent

The world rushes. God doesn’t. Discover how to stay emotionally anchored and spiritually discerning while dating during the most pressure-filled time of year.

There’s a better way to walk through the holidays, and it starts with surrender. Discover how prayer, priorities, and a few key boundaries can transform your schedule and your spirit.

Discover how to create meaningful Christmas traditions that focus on gratitude and love, regardless of budget or Pinterest-perfect expectations. Learn to prioritize the true spirit of the season and cultivate lasting family memories centered on faith and adoration.

Saying no to Santa isn't about being a better Christian or ruining Christmas fun. It's about removing all distractions from the true reason for the season, Christ Jesus.

Rather, it's about posturing our hearts in the right place to serve others with gracious and humble hearts, displaying Jesus’ love for all!

You may be shocked to hear this, but there are multiple myths surrounding this brief story written in Matthew 2.

We bring our insecurities, dysfunction, past hurts, and areas of deception into every encounter, as does everyone with whom we engage. This can lead to misunderstandings and increased hurt. In Matthew 7, Jesus provides steps we can take to guard against this.

As grandparents, we have the opportunity to infuse love and creativity into our grandchildren’s holiday season through a bit of planning, an attitude of joy, and the understanding that often, good memories are less about what we do and more about how we do it.

The best gift you can give your spouse this year might be grace. Discover seven simple ways to extend kindness and keep your marriage strong through the holidays.

Having in-laws that are tough to get along with can make an already stressful holiday even more difficult. But learning to love yourself, asking your spouse to honor your relationship, and setting firm boundaries will help diffuse a difficult situation.

If your heart feels heavy under the weight of holiday demands, you’re not alone. These five gentle, Scripture-rooted reminders can help you trade stress for peace and put Christ at the center again.

Holiday tension starts when silent expectations collide. This heartfelt guide helps you release control, communicate clearly, and build unity in your home this season.

Although it might be tempting, the most unhealthy thing you can do is go to bed and sleep your way through these months. Instead, I want to share that you WILL get through this.

As we embrace this season of waiting for the coming of Christ, setting aside time to intentionally meditate on who Christ is and what he has done for us helps keep us focused on the meaning of Christmas. As married couples we need to have rituals in our lives that draw us closer to God. Participating in Advent is one way we can grow closer to each other and the Lord.