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Advent/Christmas

10 Must-Have Gospel-Centered Christmas Picture Books For Your Family

By Christie Thomas 4 Comments

You walk into a bookstore anytime in November or December and are inundated by the smell of eggnog-flavored coffee and stacks of Christmas picture books. Most of them are some variation of Santa, elves, reindeer, gift-giving, and good feelings. But where are all the gospel-centered Christmas picture books? Where are the books that tell the […]

Advent wreath for the Advent candle tradition

The Surprisingly Simple Tradition That Will Bring Focus To Your Christmas

By Christie Thomas 5 Comments

When I pull Advent candles out of their box, I run my fingers along their smooth surface and inhale their subtle scent. A lighter snaps and the wick shudders to life. One candle has the power to brighten the darkness but is incredibly fragile on its own. A single puff could blow it out. In […]

put Christ in Christmas with these 5 ideas

5 Engaging Ways To Keep Christ in Christmas For Your Kids

By Christie Thomas 3 Comments

INSIDE: 5 ways to keep Christ in Christmas with your young children One year, my 5-year-old son announced, “Mom, Christmas really is about the presents…” I cocked my head and looked at him, wondering if there was more to his announcement, “…because God gave us Jesus!” I let out my breath in a sigh. I […]

Activities, snacks and crafts for a birthday party for Jesus

Everything You Need To Throw An Epic Birthday Party for Jesus!

By Christie Thomas 5 Comments

INSIDE: Awesome decor, snacks, books, and games to throw a birthday party for Jesus with your kids! I’m excited to welcome Julie Kieras from Happy Strong Home. She’s basically the birthday party Queen and has some great ideas for a birthday party for Jesus! As much as the advent season is a time of waiting […]

Advent reading, Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve Candle Reading

By Christie Thomas 2 Comments

Imagine your kitchen table at Christmastime. Little mouths hush as little fingers flick off all the lights in the house. All that is left is darkness. And stillness.  These Advent Candle readings have become my very favorite Advent tradition because of the emotional and physical hush they bring over the house. We intentionally quiet down […]

Create a Christ-centered advent tradition!

18 Christian Advent Ideas

By Christie Thomas 6 Comments

Are you looking for simple ways to create an uplifting [read: not crazy] and wondrous Christ-centered Advent? Read on for a list of 18 ways to do so, ranging from simple enough for toddlers to meaningful traditions for teenagers. Advent is a time of waiting in expectation for the coming Christ, both as we remember […]

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