Tag Archives: Faith

One of the most difficult parts for a modern day Christian to understand about the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth is the fact that there weren’t more Jewish people celebrating it, e...

I love Christmas, but I don’t know anyone who gets as excited about Christmas as my husband. He starts the countdown for next year on December 26th. He breaks out the Christmas music the day aft...

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savio...

Our family isn't an elf-on-the-shelfer type family. I can't really get my act together and, to be totally honest with you all, I find the elf a bit creepy. I don't really like the thought of a little ...

When I was a child, I loved the days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  They always felt like a combination of torturously slow-moving hours and exhilarating speed as we moved closer to Christm...

The pace of the holidays can be crazy. How can we take a Sabbath approach to this season? Here's Step 2 - can you do it??? Learn about Step 1 here, and come back next Monday for the final i...

What images come to mind when you think of Thanksgiving?  A joyful meal with family and friends?  Mass turkey consumption and all day football binges? Though many of us celebrate thanksgivin...

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 (NIV) I’m not sure what...

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) Andrew Peterson, one of my all-time favorite musician/...

The pace of the holidays can be crazy. How can we take a Sabbath approach to this season? Julie has some great advice - and a challenge to get you started! Steps 2 & 3 will come on the ...