Category Archives: Encouragement

Nov. 12, 2021

How to Make Room for Wonder This Christmas

By Sarita

Life is full of rhythms. Times of waiting and times of celebration, times of plenty and times of lack—they weave themselves into the tapestry of our year and make us appreciate each new season in contrast. Thanksgiving is behind us … Continue reading →

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Nov. 9, 2021

An Advent Devotional from Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

By Gina Munsey

Do you celebrate the season of Advent? Candles, wreaths, and carol services are abundant this time of year, and brightly colored calendars tempt us with a square of chocolate behind each numbered door. We see Advent celebrations—or at least countdown … Continue reading →

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Nov. 8, 2021

How to Limit an Influx of Toys at the Holidays

By Jill

With Christmas looming and many people already thinking about gifts, my thoughts are on limiting toys. In response to my post Tools Not Toys , a mom asked me this excellent question: "This is fantastic advice. I'd like to move … Continue reading →

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Nov. 8, 2021

How to Prepare for the Holidays, Homeschool Style

By Sarita

What if you could be more intentional about how you and your family spend the holiday season? As you prepare for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas, I'd like to encourage you to take advantage of one of the biggest benefits of … Continue reading →

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Nov. 6, 2021

How Not to Stress Out This Christmas

By Jill

I'd love to help alleviate some of your Christmas stress. I learned this lesson the hard way. I had to first have a stressful Christmas in order to learn how to have a no-stress Christmas. Let me share a story … Continue reading →

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Nov. 5, 2021

St. Nicholas, Christmas, and Reasons to Teach Church History

By Sarita

What does church history have to do with Christmas? Well, for one, it tells us that Santa Claus did not originate as a way for Macy’s to sell more jewelry in December. Though the historical record is sketchy, we think … Continue reading →

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Nov. 4, 2021

Comfort for Christmas from a Classic Hymn

By Judy

I am a lover of all sorts of music (old and new, different styles), but I especially enjoy listening to tried and true musical arrangements and researching the stories behind them. When you are going through hard times at Christmas, … Continue reading →

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