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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...

A Walmart truck driver is a tough job, even in the best of times. But in light of the coronavirus pandemic, it's downright unimaginable.

But here's a story of divine appointment where one Walmart trucker is seen through new eyes - on a mission to help others. 

I assumed that once the diapers came off the busyness of life with kids would begin to settle down.  Boy was I wrong!

It’s actually more like: we immediately filled the water bottles, put on the cleats and leotards, and headed to the gym or the field!

If this describes you, here are 5 handy tips to help us refocus and reclaim our time!

In a sweet act of kindness, students put up Christmas decorations to help a woman struggling with health problems.  It was captured on local news - take a look!

When the shepherds came to the manger and told everyone about the supernatural announcement of Christ’s birth, there were two distinct reactions – “Wonder” and “Ponder”.  Those in attendance wondered at what the shepherds said, but Mary pondered what they said in her heart.

So how about you?  Are you a “wonderer” or a “ponderer”? 

If you're searching for Bible verses to comfort you will the hope of our Immanuel this Christmas season, here are 20 verses to meditate on and keep close to your heart.

For all the holiday get-togethers you're planning, it can be to fix something nutritious as well as delicious.  

Here are some excellent ideas to serve to family and friends that will please the pallet and feed the body. 

For the last 34 years, Linda Owens has become a foster mom for so many. And she's literally saved the life of every child that's come into her home.

“This is what God’s handed me a gift to do."  Watch this inspirational woman and see the impact she's made....

Debt has become such a normal part of life that many people never question it. So many of us believe that debt is just a normal part of life and there is not much you can do about it.

However, I think that's ridiculous....

Even though we know God carries our burdens, how often do we keep carrying all that stuff around - the worries, the uncertainties, the burdens - in our minds, in our hearts...

How do we finally get rid of those cares and carry trust instead?

It’s Christmas time, but unfortunately it’s all too easy to lose focus on Christ even though we’re supposed to be celebrating his birth. This season can bring both stresses and joys, and it also can bring many opportunities for family discipleship. Here are my “Twelve Ways of Christmas.” Consider including a few of these into your Christmas season—and enjoy the gifts that come from family discipleship.

It’s wild how the holidays can bring out such intense sides to our personality.  In our marriages, the rush, the expectations, the schedule and the cookie induced sugar buzz can really make for some stressful—potentially explosive—situations.

All families struggle with the extremes the celebrations bring out of and on us! Here’s a few tips to help you navigate the season...

We've all heard a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and veggies can deliver important vitamins and nutrients for better health; but many of your favorite foods can actually help support your immune system, too.

Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be extremely hard.  Here are some ways to navigate this time - for a friend, a family member, or for yourself. 

Before the festivities begin, it's important for pet parents to ensure their homes are as pet-friendly as possible. Here are some great tips to keep pets happy and healthy this holiday season.

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.

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. 

Every child's deep down Christmas wish is to be loved and be a part of a family.  For this boy, his Christmas wish came true!

This is so precious - grab a tissue!

Unique personalities, unusual circumstances, and unexpected issues can turn even the most anticipated holiday gatherings into a time of stress and exhaustion.

This Holiday Season, let’s do more than just “survive.” Let’s purpose to enjoy every single moment. It can done! I know I’m determined to make it happen and I hope these tips will encourage you as well...

Of course you want to maintain a healthy home, but are you sure you're doing the best job you can to protect their home’s health?  Here are some simple ways to noticeably improve the health quality of your home.