Early Shopping—Mindful Ways to Approach Holiday Gift-Giving
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
With gentleness and intention, we can make our way through the busiest time of year with patience and joy.
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The Unbroken Christmas Spirit of a Soldier
By David Mark Smith Jr.4 min read
An Army serviceman reminisces about family holiday cheer back home in Georgia.
The Christmas Story in Bible Verses
By The Editors2 min read
We hope you enjoy this read-aloud feature that illustrates the famous holiday account of the birth of Jesus in a beautiful folk-art style.
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.
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.
