5 Advent Prayers for Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love
By Bob Hostetler5 min read
As we approach Christmas, enrich your holiday season with these inspirational words drawn from Bible verses.
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The Joy of Being of Service to Others
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Helping, giving, listening, supporting—being of service in any way can brighten this holiday season.
What Is the Meaning of Advent?
By Rick Hamlin4 min read
An in-depth look at the meaning and purpose of Advent
How Hanukkah Can Inspire Meaningful Gift-Giving
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Themes of love, enrichment and comfort that families can share for the holiday season.
How The Christmas Star Brought Strength and Reassurance
By Brock Kidd2 min read
A phone call from a friend reminded her that God was always nearby with a message.
How to Find Healing by Letting Go of Expectations
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Maybe it’s time to shift from who you aren’t, to who you are.
12 Best Advent Quotes About Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace
By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read
These inspiring quotes about Advent by priests, writers, and mystics, will prepare you for the Christmas season.
How Her Son’s Homemade Star Brought Holiday Joy to Their Family
By Kelly Gallagher4 min read
She just wanted her son with autism to love Christmas in his own way.
How a Bag of Trail Mix Brought Christmas Cheer to Six Strangers
By Kimberly Elkins3 min read
On a trip where everything had gone wrong, six strangers spread holiday joy in the most unexpected way.
Morning Prayer Prompts
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.—Romans 12:1 (NIV)
Need a Happiness Boost? Listen for the Birds
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Hearing birdsong is a reminder that we’re not alone in the great outdoors—or in life.
