Share Your Home and Heart

Hosting a party in your home is a great way to meet people and share your faith. It is an opportunity to get to know others and to open your life to them as well.

There is no better time than Christmas to take a step of faith and plan a party with a purpose. > Full Article

Also read: Celebrating the Real Meaning of Christmas 7 ways to put Jesus back at the center of your holiday.

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You said it: This week Gail commented on What They Remember, “If the words and actions serve to divide you and your husband always seek to protect your marriage relationship. Don’t engage in conversations that will weaken that relationship.” > Join the conversation

On The Blog: Making a List
Be intentional about keeping friendships you value. > Read more

Today’s Devotional for Men: Invocation of Strength
Make God your continuous supply of strength when seasons of life drain you. > Read more
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Todays’ Devotional for Women: Slump Removal
Fight off the holiday blues and spread the love. > Read more
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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.

Developing Traditions
Let go of what’s not working and try one of these fresh ideas!

Nothing defines a family more than how it celebrates together. Family traditions promote stability and create deep roots. They bind together the hearts of husbands and wives, parents and children, brothers and sisters, grandparents and grandchildren, linking generations in a way that little else can.

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Also read: Phil Callaway contemplates home on earth.

You said it: Anita commented on Can We Skip Christmas?, “Can anyone give me suggestions on how to get in the ‘holiday mood’? I don’t feel like decorating… > Join the conversation

Today’s Devotional for Men: Earning Salvation
Legalism never offers rest. So why do we embrace it? > Read more
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Todays’ Devotional for Women: Prepare Your Heart
Find your way out of the desert. > Read more
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Coming up next week: Healthy Habits for the Holidays. Join us in the chat room
November 23, 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat or see our full chat calendar.

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Our Christmas content is now up on the site! Many of your favorites form past years are available again, as well as some new articles and posts in the coming weeks. Check out the Retirementwithapurpose.com Christmas content and get into the holiday mood.

Take action: Read this guide for navigating the holidays with more joy and less dread.

You said it: This week, Andi commented on the devotionals Whatever I Do, saying “Thank you Gail. This hit home and reminded me that the current crazy out of control circumstances in our lives may have us shaking our heads in wonder and saying, ‘When will it end?’” Read more.

Devotional for Men: Into All The World
Our Lord commanded that we give attention to the world – to the hurting, the fearful, and the hopeless. Instead, many churches spend a high percentage of their time and resources on their own congregation’s needs. Read more.

Devotional for Women: Four Simple Words
When we are faced with challenges, large or small, it’s important to remember that while our problems in the world may seem big, God’s love endures forever. Read more.

Article: Can We Skip Christmas?
The smell of freshly baked gingerbread came from the kitchen and the lights on the tree glowed as I sat for a few minutes and enjoyed the moment. But it hasn’t always been this way. There was a time when I simply did not want to have Christmas at all... Read more.

Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is Healthy Habits for the Holidays. Join us in the chat room November 23, 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.

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If you are looking for a quiet way to impact your world with the true message of Christmas, please consider printing one of our website addresses inside your Christmas greetings. Invite family and friends to some refreshment for their hearts!

Our newly designed site, TheLife.com is now available for those questioning and  just inquiring about faith. For others who want to grow in their faith we offer Thelife.com/Experience.

You may still access all of our regular sites and we invite you to share them.

For the seniors on your list share RetirementWithAPurpose.com for humor, encouragement and tips on grandparenting, investing, health and more.

Introduce the men and women in your circle to inspiring and insightful articles on life, love and adventure at MenTodayOnline.com and WomenTodayMagazine.com. Online lessons and chats are available free.

Challenge others to grow in their Christian walk through daily devotions, life stories and articles at Christianwomentoday.com. So much is available to inspire others to go deeper in their faith.

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.

A complete list of all our websites including our multi-language sites can be found on TruthMedia.

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.