The Holidays
Essays
A Brand New Year for Families: How Will You Be Changed?
12/31/12The trappings of Christmas are falling away. Trees droop. Needles fall. It is time to pack up our ornaments and wrap up our garland and set our living rooms right for the year ahead. As we clear the clutter of this season away, what else must we clean as the new year begins? It is a time for us to look at our lives, examine our families and plan for beginning anew. Let’s think…
Holiday Parties and Kids: Balancing Needs at Christmas Time
12/21/12
I remember it well. Carrying my newborn, holding hands with my toddler, we arrived at the family Christmas party just a few minutes late. I counted that as success, given the fact that we were all dressed and no one was crying, not even my…
Family Traditions: Christmas Trees and Emmanuel
11/23/12
As I got out of the van, the cold air met my face. Pulling on gloves and mittens, our four children ran in circles on the well-beaten grass. I zipped my coat and closed the door and we headed toward the farm. The fragrance of…
Blended Families and Holidays
11/19/12
With the beginning of the holiday season comes many complications for those of us who come from blended families. The painful memories and uncertain expectations can turn what might be a joyous occasion into a time of tumult and hurt. Before these days are upon…
Devotions
There are no entries for this category...Check again Soon!
Resources
-
Beyond “I Do”: What Christians Believe About Marriage
This is one of the best books about what a marriage is. It's really a theology of marriage rather than a "how to" manual, but it's perspective provides ample context for why the How-To stuff works.
-
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
This instant classic states clearly what we know intuitively: We all need love, but we don't all love the same way. Some need words, some need touch, some need time together. This is a must read for lovers and parents!
