Holiday

When it comes to the joy and the stress of the holidays, how do you and your spouse approach it? As a united team? Or do tinsel, gift giving, and extended family get-togethers turn you against each other?

If you and your spouse are struggling to face the holidays together, here are 5 ways you can navigate the season hand-in-hand rather than back-to-back.

This time of year is already chaotic enough, so choose traditions that encourage the wonder, that fill you and your loved ones with the hope we have as believers.

Here are 10 meaningful Christmas traditions to try...

Big Daddy Weave lead singer Mike Weaver shares this greeting from his heart to you  this Thanksgiving.

In the harried frenzy that surrounds the holiday season, we sometimes forget the purpose of it -- to give thanks.

This year, give yourself permission to savor the holiday and all its pleasures as a participant, rather than a harried host.

Many people relish the Holiday Family Gatherings--but, alas, for many, attending a HFG is like going to the dentist!
Does thinking about an upcoming family gathering make you want to hide beneath a lead blanket and start spitting? Good ---because times of emotional stress are the times to heed Jesus.

For many Christian artists, Thanksgiving holidays are extra special. For some, it may be the only season they truly get to relax! We caught up with some of your favorite artists to hear first-hand what Thanksgiving season means to them.
From CCM Magazine!

Every year, Christmas decorations come out earlier and earlier. But have we forgotten how to celebrate Thanksgiving?

It’s time to take your entertaining dreams and inspirations and make them a reality.

Create a holiday tablescape to set the mood and serve as the focal point for your holiday party or get-together so you can have the prettiest and most festive holiday party possible. 

Approach holiday eating from a faith-based intuitive eating perspective, then a season of true abundance and gratitude opens up.  Here are three key points we can keep in mind so we don’t let food overwhelm our focus this Thanksgiving...

As every married couple learns, each day of marriage brings challenges – no matter how perfect the wedding may have seemed.

How healthy are you going into this holiday season?

While you can try to steer clear of germs, pump up the antioxidants, and even get your flu shots, one of the healthiest habits you can cultivate is to express a grateful heart.

While I certainly haven’t completely figured out how to navigate the time period from November to early January, there are a few things I’ve learned as a single adult that make the season more enjoyable.
It’s certainly not a definitive list—mainly because everyone’s situation is different—but it’s a good place to start.

It is not always easy to give thanks, but this is the very thing we must do in order to see God's will accomplished in our lives. This is how we move into higher realms of faith for ourselves, for our city, and for our nation...

For me, one of the most challenging and busies times of the year is the holiday season. It is when I discover my overcommitted schedule and endless obligations have created a very underwhelmed soul.

How do busy moms do it all so seamlessly?

Fall is notorious for comfort foods like pumpkin spice lattes and game day nachos. Combine these tempting seasonal staples with darker, shorter days and it can be hard to maintain an active mindset. Despite the enticement to indulge, you can keep your active lifestyle going or even kick off a new fitness regime with these tips.

Enjoying the great outdoors is a perfect way to create fun memories with family or friends. Here are some recipe and activity ideas to make your family's summer loads of fun!

Ready to be inspired for July 4th?  Watch this amazing video performance by Silhouettes as the execute a beautiful dance tribute to the United States of America.

This video is a must-see!  In honor of our men and women in uniform who sacrifice to keep our nation strong and free - THANK YOU! 

According to the best available data, the most reliable predictor of children’s ongoing church attendance is how consistently their own father attends.

Dad, look at the influence you can have on your family!