Single Moms * Add an extra pack of chicken or beef to your grocery list each week for a single mom. By doing this on a consistent basis you can help her fill her freezer. Also take advantage of buy-one-get-one-free grocery sales–one for you and …
Christmas
Not Always Winter
Vicki Huffman At the senior community where I work, I heard a group in their 70s and 80s talking about how low the temperature was forecast to get that night. One of them said, I don’t like winter.” Her friend agreed, “I don’t either, and …
Mentoring Moments for Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. Whether we gather with a small group of two or three or a large group, we have an opportunity to have a party. Many people hear the word party and think “oh no, not …
Preparing Hearts for Christmas Podcast
Do you have a desire to start family devotions? Are you looking for some ways to turn your children’s hearts toward the Lord during the upcoming holiday season? Join Molly Evert for a time of encouragement and practical tips on family devotions during the Advent …
The Real Meaning of Christmas
My grandparents did not have fancy Christmas decorations. In fact, their Christmas tree was so small it sat on top of their TV. After Christmas Grandma put plastic wrap around it (tree, lights, decorations and all) and put it on a shelf behind her bedroom …
Christ-Centered Christmas Decorating
Looking for ideas on how to focus on the birth of Christ this Christmas? Adults and children alike will enjoy visual reminders of our Savior. * Use nativities throughout the house. Place them in children’s bedrooms and playrooms too. Purchasing nativities can be as affordable …
Share God’s Love in Personal Notes
During the holidays, write personal notes to people who have impacted your life. Let them know what their support, generosity, kindness, and godly witness have meant to you. These treasured presents cost no more than a postage stamp, yet will spread the joy of the …
Gift Baskets for Christmas
Dawn Hayes The question of what to buy my extended family for Christmas is always a perplexing one to answer. Michael and I have 13 nieces and nephews. We would give them each their dream gift if we had the money to do so. But …
Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes
Jill Hamilton We love to make chocolate-dipped candy cane cocoa dippers. They are easy to make and fun to hold onto while stirring hot cocoa. Just melt some chocolate in a double boiler, take some unwrapped candy canes (large ones work best). Hold onto the …
Making a Christmas Connection
Rita Stone Smith One of life’s simplest pleasures this time of year is spending quality time with friends and family and appreciating the joy of being together. But the spirit of Christmas is lost when we don’t slow down from the mania of trying-to-get-it-all-done. We …