8 Ways to Connect at the Holidays

I’ve had to come up with ways to stay connected across the miles. This is even more important at Christmas.

Splitting my time between my spouse’s family and mine means we’re always spending the holidays without one group or the other. I’ve found these eight ways to stay connected, no matter how far apart we are. > Read more

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Featured video: Soul Cravings: Crave Meaning
How do you make sense of the world?

Question: Was Jesus born on December 25th?
It is doubtful that Jesus was truly born on December 25th.  What matters is that Jesus really was born. > Read more

Carols of Christmas: “We Three Kings”
Explore the meaning behind classic Christmas carols. > Read more

Coming up next week: The Gifts of Christmas: True Friendship. Join us in the chat room
December 23, 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar.

Help for Gift-Challenged Men

Sometimes men are bad at choosing gifts. Good intentions, but the wrong gift sends the wrong message. Before you buy a gift for whoever that lovely lady is in your life, read these gift no-no’s first. > Read more

(If any ladies are reading this, you may want to subtly share this with your husband …)

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Also read: Give water this year for Christmas – Help Dig a Well to Change Lives!

Blog: Gifts: 4 Ways to Skip the Mall
Here are some ways to get your shopping done without facing the crowds! > Read more

Holiday Feature: What is Advent?
Ever wondered what the point of Advent is? > Read more

Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “Carols of Christmas: We Three Kings” Join us in the chat room December 6th 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat, and check our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.

Gary’s Story: Surviving a Bomb
On Saturday November 8th, 2008 my world blew apart – literally. I was carrying a package I thought was gift when it exploded in my hands. We had recently sold our cozy townhouse and were excited to move into a larger home with yard for our daughters. As I went to retrieve the BBQ cover from the back yard I discovered an unexpected package sitting directly in front of my the back door. Read my story, recently featured on CTV news, and how I was able to respond afterward. Read more

Take action: Having to give up some of the things we cherish can be difficult. Gain valuable perspective by trying our interactive online study Struggling with Contentment.

You said it: This week, Rick commented on the article Gorging on Chocolate Love, saying “i liked your analogy of chocolate versus real food in explaining “eros” love versus “agape” love.” Read the article and add your own thoughts: Read more

Blog: Are You Still Interested In Each Other?
So now that you’re married, are you still interested or are you … bored? Read more

Feature: Choosing to Simplify
In this In Other Words video, Senior Editor Claire talks about different perspectives on cutting back in a tough economy. Read more

Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “Empowering Relationships” Join us in the chat room November 22nd 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat, and check our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.

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As you write out your cards pray for each family or individual. Ask God to bless them. Ask Him to stir a hunger in their hearts to know Him and to draw them to explore the true meaning of Christmas.

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We at TruthMedia join you in reaching out to those who seek the true meaning of Christmas. Many are searching for the help only Jesus can truly give. Take a step of courage and dare to share in this quiet way. You never know what doors it will open to those in your circle of influence who are quietly looking for the hope that we know through Jesus.