Tag: Christmas
Approaching Christmas
Approaching Christmas, I am counting down to my favorite things about this coming weekend. Christmas at my parents’ house. Christmas with our own children and grandchildren. Christmas with some very good friends. A movie tradition with my husband. …
Gratitude as a Gift
Gratitude. By definition, it is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness” By heart, it is something that can make you soar with joy, and as quickly throw you into the depths …
The Santa Lie…and that other guy.
When I was young, I believed in Santa. Not in the way that most kids did. I new there was a story behind the big fat elf, and I knew the various versions of it all led back …
Be the Christ in Christmas
Keeping the Christ in Christmas is not the only important thing to remember this holiday season. Gasp. I really just said that. For Christians everywhere, it tends to get frustrating to see our traditional celebrations cut down or …
Your Gifts: Are you Gifting or Giving?
When Christmas is upon us, and I start making a list of things I would like to purchase for my family and friends, I take it very seriously. I spend a lot of time picking out the perfect …
