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... >Read More
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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... >Read More
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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... >Read More
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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... >Read More
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Christmas,
community,
generosity,
giving,
holiday,
ideas,
ministry
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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...... >Read More
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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. ... >Read More
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Bible study,
Christmas,
Life Lesson,
nativity
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10 Tips for a Less Stressful Holiday
Does your Christmas spirit get lost in the frenzy this time of year? Is your household so hectic during December that it could drive even Bob Cratchit to tear out his hair? Well, you might as well face the fact that not even the Grinch can stop Christmas from coming; so we must learn strategies for surviving the holidays with... >Read More
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character development,
Christmas,
Culture,
Family,
family values,
healthy marriage,
marriage,
Marsha Jordan,
Men,
parenting essentials,
priorities,
stress,
Women
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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... >more
Finding Some Peace on Earth
"Silent night, Holy night. All is calm, all is bright..."
The carols try... >more
What Do You Fear?
