12 Days of Christmas 2012 Archives

Waiting for Sunrise

After working many hours at the polls and then watching election results on TV, I had to remind myself of what James Montgomery Boice, late pastor of Tenth Presbyterian in Philadelphia, said, “The kingdom of God does not arrive on Air Force One.” I know …

About Vicki Huffman

Writer / Editorial Board. National award-winning journalist Vicki Huffman's latest book is Soon to Come: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. It is a verse by verse exposition of the only purely prophetical book in the New Testament. Her other five books are: The Jesus Moses Knew: How to See Christ in the Old Testament; A Secret Hope (novel); Still Looking: Finding the Peace of God in Job Loss; Plus Living: Looking for Joy in All the Right Places, and The Best of Times. All are available in print and e-book on amazon.com. Vicki is a national award-winning author who has taught the Bible for many years. She was an editor for several Christian publishing houses, including Thomas Nelson and David C. Cook Ministries.

In His Presence #13: Reasons for the Season

by Kathy Hutto

What a busy time of year this is! I can already feel my blood pressure rising as I count down the number of shopping days I have left. With all the hustle and bustle, it’s easy for our own quiet times to get pushed to …

About Kathy Hutto

Kathy Hutto is a wife, homeschooling mother, entrepreneur and author. You can visit her online at http://www.kathyhutto.wordpress.com.

Dealing Peacefully with Holiday Stress: Meet Wendy & Charlyn

by Kelly Stigliano

[Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of a 2-part interview series talking with Christian women on how they deal with holiday stress. To read part one, click here.] How do busy leaders keep emotionally grounded during the holidays? Church leader, active mother, and missionary wife, …

About Kelly Stigliano

Kelly J. Stigliano has been writing and speaking for over 3 decades. She and Jerry have celebrated more than 30 wedding anniversaries together—all proof of God’s redemptive power! Kelly made bad choices for years and shares the lessons she’s learned along the way, hoping to keep others from making the same mistakes. Because no one benefits when we wear masks, she tries to stay transparent. “Everyone has skeletons in their closets, but my closets don’t have doors on them!” To read some articles I’ve had published, hear about God’s story in my life from the “UNSHACKLED!” radio program or the Focus on the Family broadcasts, see my book, Praying for Murder, Receiving Mercy: From At-Risk to At Peace; My Journey from Fear to Freedom or explore the anthologies I’ve contributed to, please visit my website, www.kellystigliano.com.