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Bah, Humbug! And, a Give-A-Way

A Christmas Carol, Special Edition Christmas does not begin in my home until November 27th. While friends and some lone ranger neighbors have had their trees up and outside lights on for weeks now, I’m just not one of those gals. I love celebrating Thanksgiving …

About Kellie Renfroe

Kellie and her husband Greg have been married 32 years and have four children ranging in age from 18 to 28. She co-founded Mentoring Moments for Christian Women in 2005. Kellie is a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading, studying the Bible, writing, photography, and learning how to cook.

Family Devotions During Christmas

by Molly Evert

Our family’s Advent celebrations began when our oldest son was 2 years old. We weren’t doing regular family devotions at that time, but we wanted to incorporate a few things into the season to help our young son learn what Christmas was all about. We …

About Molly Evert

Writer Molly Evert is a wife and homeschooling mom to 6 kids, who range in age from 2 to 18. She runs an educational website, My Audio School (http://www.myaudioschool.com), providing access to the best in children's audio literature. She also blogs at CounterCultural Mom (http://www.counterculturalmom.com) and CounterCultural School (http://www.counterculturalschool.com).

Christmas in a Box

by Beckie

Started through the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child began in the United States in 1993. In their first year they gave 28,000 shoe boxes to children across the globe. This ministry has grown to well over 8 million boxes distributed to over 100 …

About Beckie Stewart

Beckie Stewart has been married to her college sweetheart for almost 25 years. They have five children, the youngest adopted from Kazakhstan. She loves Jesus and discipling others to love Him too. She enjoys writing, reading, scrapbooking, and watching the Lord work in prayer. Her writings can also be read on Exploring Adoption, Mommies Magazine, and Ministry-to-Children.

Preparing My Heart for Advent

by Lydia Harris

Preparing My Heart for Advent During December, it’s easy to rush through the Christmas season without focusing on Jesus’ birth–the real reason we celebrate. Once we become tangled in the twinkling lights and preparations, it’s hard to find time to bow in worship like the …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

Christmas in July

by Kellie Renfroe

Kellie Renfroe Oasis In time past many of us would laugh off the thought of thinking ahead to Christmas in July. In July it is easy to be proud procrastinators. Today’s economy has changed that privilege for many families. Nowadays everything we can do in advance …

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God is Our Fortress

by Vicki Huffman

I grew up in a fortress. I spent many years on Air Force Strategic Air Command bases surrounded by fences with armed guards on the gates. Guards stopped non-military guests at the gate and called to see if we were expecting them before allowing them …

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.

God’s Gifts

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Karin Wieland “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him.” Matthew 7:11 NIV I love shopping and find particular enjoyment when shopping for …

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A Present to Bless Others

by Kellie Renfroe

Making a donation in honor of a loved one is a nice gift for someone who has everything. Samaritan’s Purse International Relief. Check out their Christmas catalog that has everything from sponsoring the drilling of a well to buying chickens or sports gear. Wellspring Living. …

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Peppermint Punch

by Loi Palmer

In a large punch bowl mix the following: 1 quart egg nog, 1 quart softened peppermint ice cream, 1 liter of ginger ale. About Loi PalmerLoi and her husband Chuck have been married 22 years and have a revolving back door with three teens. She …

About Loi Palmer

Loi and her husband Chuck have been married 22 years and have a revolving back door with three teens. She has a successful direct sales business, and is involved in a thriving mentoring ministry to women--Mom to Mom. Loi's passion is cheering on young moms in their vital role as godly wives and moms.

More Gift Giving Ideas

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Rhonda Ellis, Loi Palmer, Kellie Renfroe * Create a family address book. Include: addresses, home and cell phone numbers, email addresses, children’s names, birthdays, college addresses, anniversaries. * Turn your child’s artwork into a keepsake present: note cards, calendars, coffee cups, refrigerator magnets. Or frame …

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