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Woman hanging up ornaments on the Christmas tree

It’s Time to Re-Examine Why You Celebrate Christmas

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We had barely entered the month of December when the Christmas lights went up in my new neighborhood. But it was the cheerful Christmas carols permeating the air each morning that was the icing on the cake for me.
Baby jesus in the nativity scene

Why I’m In Awe of Baby Jesus

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This month, I celebrate one year of motherhood. Yes, that means my baby has turned a year old, and what a year it has been! It may be a cliché, but what's been said about motherhood is true: it's tiring, trying, and stretching, yet every single bit of it is worth it.
Woman drinking coffee looking at snowfall through the window

5 Practical Ways to Savor Christ this Christmas

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Last year, my kids and I snuggled up to read a Christmas story. It’s the story of a boy whose parents are determined to throw him an epic birthday party—replete with guests, food, decor and party favors.
Man sitting down reading next to a Christmas tree

When Crisis Strikes at Christmas

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I will never forget Christmas Day, 2014. It was the day my wife had a panic attack. We were getting ready to leave for church that day.
Martin Luther quote painting

5 Reasons Why the Reformation Matters Today

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In a conversation about our favorite historical figures, I asked a coworker if he knew who Martin Luther was. He responded with, “Oh! Is that the guy who nailed stuff to the door?” “Yes, that’s him!” I said with a laugh.
Man standing in the mountains next to a cross

When Good Friday doesn’t seem so good

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For most of my life, Good Friday primarily served as a heads-up for a nice candy-gorge. I glossed over what it really represented, anticipating instead the large egg-hunts with my cousins around my grandparents’ farm on Easter Sunday.
Mother Mary and baby Jesus in the nativity scene

A Second Look at the Christmas Story Blew My Mind

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A couple of days ago, I went to the park in a T-shirt, shorts, and sandals. It was 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 27 degrees Celsius) outside and felt absolutely nothing like Christmas. In most parts of the United States, it’s cold—maybe even snowing.
Easter eggs sitting in a basket

It’s 2016 Hottest Christmas Gift: A Toy Egg

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Six months ago, I would have scoffed at the idea that the most wanted toy for the Christmas season was a toy egg.
Two people exchanging vibrant flowers

5 Ways to Love A Stranger This Christmas

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Once again, it’s Christmas—the season of merriment, goodwill, and cheer. For most, it’s a time for family and friends, and a time to reflect on the year gone by.