On my December 1 post, I offered some creative ideas to help kids anticipate and enjoy the Christmas season. I invited our CCA blog followers to share their ideas and received an email from my friend, Bob Hicks. This is … Continue reading →
At this time of year I enjoy reading fiction set around Christmas. The settings are lovely and the messages inspiring. Here are a few seasonal titles from Guardian Angel Publishing you might enjoy. A child’s story with illustrations, told from … Continue reading →
If you count today, there are 25 days until Christmas. December 1 is the first day of the Christmas month, so let the countdown begin! The days between Thanksgiving and Easter seem like a year to a child. So here are … Continue reading →
As the holiday season approaches, it’s nice to remember the traditions that are carried over year to year within your family. One of my sisters makes French meat stuffing like my mother used to when we were kids. My other … Continue reading →
Next week many families and friends will gather around the table to enjoy a hearty meal. Turkey, potatoes, cranberry relish, and pumpkin pie will be popular items on the menu. It’s a time to pause and give thanks not only … Continue reading →
■Pursuing the Christ: Prayers for Christmastime ■Author: Jennifer Kennedy Dean ■Publisher: New Hope Publishers ■ISBN-10: 1596692316 ■ISBN-13: 978-1596692312 ■SRP: $9.99 ■Reviewed By: Cheryl Malandrinos Rating: A moving devotional that will help you prepare your heart for Christ this Christmas season is what … Continue reading →