Proactive Christmas vacation for the kids.
The time after Christmas can be kind of depressing. We all get geared up for the holiday, and then—BOOM—it’s all done, and then we wait for the ball to drop so we can start a new year. For kids, this [...]
The time after Christmas can be kind of depressing. We all get geared up for the holiday, and then—BOOM—it’s all done, and then we wait for the ball to drop so we can start a new year. For kids, this [...]
“My kids? What about me?” If you’re anything like me, you get more excited about Christmas than the kids do. Now that my youngest is 17, that’s definitely the case. I’m ALWAYS the first one up, usually around 6. Why? [...]
It’s what makes the Christmas season for a lot of people. There are Christians and non-Christians alike who talk about Santa Claus. Now, I’m NOT here to tell you whether it’s right or wrong to believe in Santa. Frankly, it’s [...]
The most wonderful time of the year can be the worst time of year for some. For families that are struggling with loss through death, divorce, or some other disfunction it can be lonely, stressful, and sad. If you’re a [...]
In a culture where Christians are marginalized and mocked for believing in the miracle of salvation through Christ alone, it’s sometimes difficult to remember to keep our families focused on Jesus at Christmastime. How do you do it? I’d love [...]
That dreaded Christmas program. Your daughter has a major part. She agreed to do it, but with just days before the performance she does NOT want to do it. She’s scared to death, and you don’t blame her. Have you [...]
I’ve seen a lot of church Christmas programs. There always seems to be one or two kids who either HATE being in front of people, or they’re so exuberant they can’t contain themselves. These moments are pretty entertaining for those [...]
How do we do that? Sometimes it’s frustrating, isn’t it? Even as adults we get so busy planning, shopping, and going to Christmas parties that we lose focus on the most important thing: Christ. What do we do? Well, our [...]
I LOVE Christmas. Yes, I know it’s about the birth of Christ. That is SO important. We can’t lose sight of it. But, I also LOVE the family traditions that come with it. Our family traditions? Hunting down a REAL [...]
You’ve heard the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” right? It’s true for some, but not for others—especially for those divorced or for some foster parents. It can be terribly lonely. As a stepparent, it was the [...]