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Whether we want to or not, it’s easy to get swept up in the chaos of the holidays and forget the real reason behind all the festivities. Especially for children, with classroom holiday parties, gifts from friends and family, and loads of sugary treats coming their way, it’s more important than ever to slow down […]

Preparing for the holidays can be a lot of work. In fact, during the next few weeks, your Christmas to-do list is probably about to grow into an outrageous, poster-sized banner. Am I right? And then, before you know it, your Christmas experience turns into a frenzy of challenging task after challenging task. Why not […]

A prayer to tuck into your heart as you prepare for Thanksgiving. Dear Lord, It’s Thanksgiving — a day centered around gratitude, family and traditions. As we gather with family and friends, help us find common ground. If we are unable to do so, give us peace. Help us see Your face around the table. […]

Confession: Gratitude doesn’t come naturally to me. I can find the black-winged fly in the pristine white paint. I can sound like an old church organ, creaks and sighs and whines. I can make mental spreadsheets of disappointments like an accountant in a plaid tie.  Maybe I’m not the only one.  I have read about how our […]

I’m going to make a feather-ruffling, potentially unpopular, and highly controversial statement. It’s probably the most polarizing thing I’ve ever said at (in)courage. Hang on to your hats.  I’ve been watching Christmas movies for weeks.  Yep.  While preparing my kids’ Halloween costumes, eating their candy, and planning my Thanksgiving menu, holiday movies have been on […]