Christmas traditions. They often define our holiday and bring meaning and joy. They’re comfortable—familiar—settling us with order during a busy season. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Christmas traditions, but if we’re not careful, they can work against us. The frenzied pace of making ... [keep reading]
Jesus Can Heal, But Will He?
At age 32, just after celebrating the start of the new life of our son inside my womb, I discovered that there was also death beginning to form inside me, in the shape of a cancerous tumor in my breast. What a weighty tension it was to hold; to rejoice in the Lord granting us this gift of pregnancy, ... [keep reading]
Give Your Family the Gift of Time
The holidays are upon us again, and honestly speaking, sometimes I feel they lack the joy they’re meant to bring. This joyous season is my busiest. I feel overwhelmed and stressed just looking at all the events and obligations on our calendar. Because I feel as if I have to get all the things done ... [keep reading]
Share the Joy of Gardening with Your Family
Growing a garden is as much food for the soul as it is for the body. There is little more satisfying, or delicious, than walking out your backdoor and picking a fresh, vine-ripened tomato or filling a colander full of carrots and beets with soil still lingering on the roots. Watching the cycle of ... [keep reading]
What Will Truly Bring You Joy This Christmas?
Oh Christmas, my favorite holiday. Well, it was my favorite holiday until last year. I have a fondness for the lights, the music, and the parties. This season brings wonderful feelings of love, joy and hope. It also brings an impossible amount of pressure. The panic hits me every year in ... [keep reading]
How to Make Meaningful Family Traditions (and Question Existing Ones)
I was frantic. It was Christmas Eve, and somehow, I had forgotten to buy the raviolis. I imagined the furrowed brow of my father and my mother’s disappointment if those we didn’t tomato-saucy rounds weren’t the crown of the holiday table. Heaven knows we just wouldn’t enjoy all the other stuff, like ... [keep reading]
What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Giving Thanks
It’s that time of year again, the time where family and friends gather together and give thanks for all that we have. Across the United States, we congregate around casseroles and pumpkin pies. We laugh and hug and dodge Aunt Freida’s sloppy kisses. We’ll challenge each other to backyard football ... [keep reading]
Enter Our Holiday Bible Giveaway
Christmas is a great time to celebrate friends and family, and of course, God's Word.. And so, we are giving away a beautiful, hand-painted ESV journaling Bible from EverlastingWordsCo. How does it work? Enter the giveaway and the winner will be sent a gift card to design their own ... [keep reading]
Five Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Family
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and your friends at Christian Mommy have combed through their cookbooks to find five easy and delicious recipes you can make this year. From breakfast to dessert, you're sure to find a new holiday favorite below. Enjoy! SAUSAGE BREAKFAST ... [keep reading]
How to Avoid the Holiday Hustle
The holidays are upon us, friends! Whenever I get to this time of the year, I find myself with mixed emotions—both excitement and anxiety. As I reflect on fond memories from past holidays, I’m eager for the season to arrive. But at the same time, I often feel anxious about not being ready. The ... [keep reading]
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