Protecting your peace through the holidays
I don't know about you, but for me and for many of the coaching clients I work with, there can be an increase in emotional intensity, stress, and…
What if Christmas was every day? Because it kinda should be—
When Christmas-tide comes in like a bride, With holly and ivy clad, Twelve days in the year, much mirth and good cheer In every household is had From…
Is it time to reset your focus?
The day we became parents was the day our focus changed. While our attention was once on ourselves, our careers, or our weekend plans, in a moment…
Turning Christmas traditions into teachable moments
I loved Christmas long before I loved Christ. I love candlelight and cozy nights. I love card-making and tree-decorating. I love home-made…
Why our family celebrates Advent
A friend said that her 6-year-old son came home from school and asked, “Does our family believe in Santa?” She knew it wasn’t wrong for her child to…
Retail’s Quick Change from Candy to Christmas
I went to Walmart the day after Halloween. The “fun-size” candy was on the discount rack, and the Christmas wrap, ornaments, nativity sets,…
Make Advent Memorable
How often will your child ask, “How many more days until Christmas?” A good Advent calendar might be your best purchase for the holiday season. A…
Advent Day One: The Seed (Offspring) of Abraham
Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to…