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It’s Christmas Day and I hope Santa was very generous with the treasures under your tree and surprises in your stockings! We’re going to spend the Twelve Days of Christmas examining how to apply Benjamin Franklin’s Thirteen Virtues to our lives. … Continue readingThe Virtues Of Christmas
And now we come full circle on the Advent wreath. The fourth and final Sunday of this season of penitence and preparation is about God’s love for us and ours for God. This is not romantic, fickle love but rather the steadfast and enduring love of חֶסֶד (chesed) and ἀγάπη (agapē). … Continue readingSunday of Love
We are Santa’s elves, filling Santa’s shelves with a toy for each girl and boy. Oh, we are Santa’s elves! … Continue readingElf Help
In 1843, Charles Dickens introduced us to an infamous miser whose tale of repentance is one of the most memorable and beloved Christmas stories in English literature. … Continue readingFeature Film Friday: Scrooge
Even the simplest gift baskets look like a treasure trove, but we’re going to take a look at some ways to make your gift baskets truly unique. … Continue readingUnique Holiday Gift Baskets
Today, we’re going to talk about turning your kitchen into a factory for edible Christmas gifts to make in advance of the holidays or just in time. … Continue readingTurning Your Kitchen Into Santa’s Workshop
Christmas decorating has become bigger and better throughout the years. Many avid Christmas decorators begin their seasonal planning weeks before the holidays arrive. What makes Christmas decorating even more festive is when you make your own ornaments! … Continue readingHomemade Christmas Decorations
Gaudete Sunday is special for a variety of reasons. The candle on the Advent wreath is a different color from the others. The rose candle is symbolic of the joy which is this Sunday’s theme. … Continue readingSunday of Joy
For many people, Christmas just isn’t Christmas until you’ve had a chance to watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” again. This classic tale of a man who underestimates his importance to others and the blessings he’s enjoyed his entire life is simply told but rich in meaning. … Continue readingFeature Film Friday: It’s A Wonderful Life
What we remember as a sweet treat to help us warm up after a day out playing in the snow is actually a lot more complex and versatile than we might suppose. … Continue readingSteaming Hot Cocoa
