Tinsel in a Twist by Laurie Germaine continues the story of Tinsel, the Christmas elf from Tinsel in a Tangle, a YA novel I raved about in February. Just in time for the holidays, the second novel arrives, just as endearing. Tinsel travels with Niklas and Santa and Mrs. Claus to Germany for Niklas’ initiation…
Here we are at the end of another year, embracing Christmas 2019. Today, I thought I’d share some Christmas memories with lots of pictures. The best way to celebrate Christmas is to love each other as memories attest. Some items make Christmas special like ornaments or activities. As Thanksgiving approached, I wasn’t sure we’d be…
I want to share about a Christmas book today. The Women of Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs is the perfect book to read prior to Christmas. If you get a copy now, I think it will bless your celebration. My daughter and I enjoyed it as a daily Bible study we did together, though you…
Fulfilled prophecies are interesting and exciting because we see God’s hand at work. Many prophecies about Jesus are found throughout the Old Testament. However, in the spirit of Christmas, I thought it would be interesting to share some of the prophecies for Christ’s birth. Line of David prophecy Jesus was born in the line…
The Christmas story of the birth of Jesus Christ is full of interesting contrasts. From the beginning, these contrasts include doubt and acceptance, fear and trust, and rich and poor. Contrast: doubt and acceptance At my house, we always start the Christmas story with Zechariah and Elizabeth, a couple upright in the sight of God,…
Letting go of holiday expectations might be the wisest choice for one’s well-being. I always imagine these perfect Hallmark-like scenarios in my head. My heart bursts with anticipation beforehand, only to plummet into disappointment, even anger over how nothing ever turns out the way it is supposed to. One Christmas, I chose a cute rocking…
Remembering that the Messiah Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago is the reason Christians celebrate Christmas. He was born in humble circumstances with angelic hosts announcing his arrival to some poor shepherds working long hours in the lonely fields. During this season when our task lists grow longer than usual and…
With all the busyness of this time of year, it would be easy to miss the greatest gift and the real reason we celebrate Christmas—Christ. As Ann Voskamp says, “Christ came into the world for you—and you came into the world for Him.” What a profound observation! Every year, I make sure that my family…