In the New Year, Pray Through Those Christmas Cards
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
All year long, each one can serve as a prayer trigger for that family or friend.
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How a Snow Angel Changed Her Parenting Perspective
By Diane Stark3 min read
She was feeling like a failure as a mother, until a heaven-sent sign reminded her what was really important.
Her Persistence Saved Her Husband’s Life
By Marlies Palka5 min read
His erratic behavior signaled that something was wrong; she was determined to get to the bottom of it.
Make ‘Rejoice’ Your New Year’s Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Even after the year we’ve had, there are still reasons to express joy.
Emerging from the Darkness of a Difficult Year
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
We are beginning to see our way out of a time of sickness and death.
An Expert Tells Us How to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues During a Pandemic
By Jessica Toomer8 min read
Feeling anxious, lonely, or depressed is normal during and after the holidays. Here are some things that might help.
Loneliness—How to Reframe It This Holiday Season
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
A book’s fresh, inspired take on “the loneliness epidemic” can help us find a sense of belonging.
A One-Word Christmas Prayer for You
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
Pray it for those you love and those who will be missing from this year’s celebration.
How to Get Through a Lonely Christmas
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Even in the absence of family gatherings this year, there’s still joy and wonder to be found.
Dolly Parton Shares the Story Behind ‘Mary, Did You Know?’
By Celeste McCauley2 min read
The beloved music icon reveals how the track, which is featured in her new album A Holly Dolly Christmas, “sends chills down me.”
An Advent Message from Rick Hamlin: The Joys of a Crèche at Christmas
Rick shares why a nativity scene is such a treasured part of his family’s holiday season.
How to Reimagine Holiday Gifts This Year
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
A year unlike any other deserves a new take on what we give and receive.
