Holiday Extras!

Today, we are going to look at Bible verses to help with challenging families this Thanksgiving.

May these resources for activities and crafts be platforms to share Jesus’ love with the next generation. God invented fun, so He is not opposed to us enjoying games, being creative, or doing crafts. Everyone is different, but these are some diverse options to incorporate into your holiday season with your loved ones.

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with this festive word search! Hunt for 12 hidden words that celebrate everything we love about the season—gratitude, family, food, and fun. It’s the perfect DIY game for kids (or adults!) to enjoy before or after the big feast.BONUS: Download this fall phone wallpaper to keep God's Word front and center every day!Photo credit: ©SWN/CanvaProDesign

The holiday season can magnify the ache of grief—especially when it’s your first Thanksgiving and Christmas without your spouse. If you’re feeling the weight of loss during a season meant for joy, this guide will remind you that you’re not alone—God sees your sorrow, and He longs to bring comfort, healing, and light into even the hardest days. Let this compassionate resource help you take one small step toward healing this holiday season.Each section includes reflection questions to help you process your emotions, honor your loved one, and draw closer to God.Photo and PDF credit: ©SWN/CanvaPro

For many, the holidays are a time of joy—but for those carrying the weight of grief, this season can feel especially heavy. This PDF offers six heartfelt, Scripture-based prayers to help you meet God in your mourning. Each one gently lifts sorrow into the hands of our Comforter, anchoring you in His peace, presence, and eternal hope. Whether you’re grieving a recent loss or remembering someone deeply missed, let these prayers be a refuge you return to throughout the holiday season.Photo and PDF credit: ©SWN/CanvaPro

In thinking through this, I am not going to give you my personal convictions, but here are some questions to simply ask as your make decisions. It is likely not going to be an all in or all out scenario. This is what makes it tricky to say one way for all people, however we can pray and ask the Holy Spirit to make clear the convictions that He desires for us and give peace where it is permissible for us.

Celebrate the season with our brand-new fall-themed Word Search! From pumpkins to cozy sweaters, test your skills and see how many autumn words you can find.

There’s nothing wrong with attending an over-the-top festival or getting the best shot at the pumpkin patch, but enjoy the moment and the gift of living in a world of Octobers.

Fall is the season of thankfulness! We have some beautiful 4x6 prints of your favorite Fall verses and reminders. Print them out to decorate your home, or share some encouragement with someone you love!

Looking for a verse to center your upcoming year around? How about 10? These powerful verses and parables are sure to inspire you, no matter what your goals are for the coming year! Print it out and cut out each verse to put up reminders around your house, or hang the whole list somewhere you'll see it every day.Photo credit: ©Unsplash/KellySikkema

Welcome to the 5-day “Joy Because He Came” devotional series! I am HONORED that you have chosen to download this series, and am praying right now that it will be a blessing to you!This series was planted in my heart a few years ago. My family was visiting a church for their Christmas play. After it was over, we all stood and began singing Christmas hymns. These were the same hymns I had sung my entire life, but the people in this church weren’t just singing! They were WORSHIPING. They sang as loud as they could with their hands raised high in worship to God. They were truly adoring Him. It struck me that I had never really thought of them as worship songs! They were songs that we sang at Christmas time. That was all. That day changed the way I viewed these familiar hymns. God opened my eyes to the fact that celebrating the birth of Jesus was a time of worship. It was the biggest reason we have for worshiping Him — the One who sent His only Son to pay the penalty for our sins.My prayer is that, as you read through this Joy Because He Came series, you will be moved to worship God during this season and every season. And that you will experience JOY in every circumstance with the knowledge that He came!O Come Let Us Adore Him — together!Photo credit: ©Canva; Gina Smith