Surviving Step-Christmas
The Christmas season is always a time to fit in as many family functions as possible. Many families have relatives come to town from all over. It’s a busy time for everyone. All families have to prioritize their time. With divorced parents, those priorities can be a struggle. When parents are divorced, the holidays can become a game of... > more
Tags: Christmas, Christmas traditions, divorce, Jami Peterson, step-children, stepparent
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Did God Invent Cake Pops?
My daughter, Michelle, opened the oven – the cake was a flop! It was supposed to be a layer cake. She had planned a luscious filling, and either fluffy frosting or flowers created with fondant. It would have been almost too beautiful to eat. But an ingredient was too old, or the oven temperature was wrong, and there it... > more
Tags: alone, Christmas, divorce, Family, hope, lonely, redeem
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Home for Christmas
Are you lonely this Christmas? Come talk to a mentor.
In 1962 I was preaching in Indianapolis, Indiana. I was single and it was Christmas time. I was heading home to Michigan to enjoy the holidays with my family.
It was an extremely cold day and it was snowing. The wind was howling out of the north, blowing thick clouds of... > more
Tags: becoming a christian, Christmas, Culture, faith, faith & spirituality, family values, growing in your faith, holiday, John William Smith, Men, prayer, priorities, purpose, spirituality, Women
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Making Room This Christmas
One of the simplest ways to reach out to your community is start with what you are already doing. Generosity doesn’t have to be a grand sweeping gesture. Generosity, at its core, is simple saying: This is what I have, do you need some? It’s that willingness to make it stretch, the open hand that breaks off a piece... > more
Tags: Christmas, community, generosity, giving, holiday, ideas, ministry
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Sweet, Guilt-free Solutions for Holiday Indulgences
If making homemade goodies is one of your favorite holiday activities, but you don't want to push your family off the healthy-eating wagon, there may be a sweet solution for this common problem.
The book Low-Carb Sweets and the Art of Self-Indulgence is bursting with desserts ranging from Brownie Fudge Pie to Cranberry Nut Bread and the best news is... > more
Tags: health, LIFE, recipes, Sharon Allbright, Women
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Getting Over the Holiday Blues
Need to talk? Power to Change offers a free mentoring program where you can talk privately with a trained mentor.
This is supposed to be a season of joy and happiness, but many people don't feel it. Many people suffer from bouts of depression or the blues at different times during the year. During the holiday season people encounter memories of loved ones they have lost... > more
Tags: Christmas, Culture, depressed, depression, health, LIFE, lynette hoy, Men, mentor, mentoring, Women
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Christmas Bible Studies
Pour a mug of hot chocolate and settle in with a Christmas life lesson. In the midst of this busy season, take some time to sit with God. We have three sets of life lessons - guided Bible studies – that are a perfect way to celebrate the season.
The Carols of Christmas
Carols are one of the surest signs of Christmas. ... > more
Tags: Bible study, Christmas, Life Lesson, nativity
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Let All the Earth Rejoice!
“Rejoice greatly, O my people!
Shout with joy!
For look-your King is coming!
He is...
Finding Some Peace on Earth
"Silent night, Holy night. All is calm, all is bright..."
The carols try...
What Do You Fear?
