Holiday

Family members do mean well during holiday get-togethers.  They ask questions that single people absolutely dread.

Here are some of the questions single Christians hate hearing the most during the holidays, and better questions to ask instead. 

The talented group of Pentatonix simply amazes with their moving rendition of "Mary Did You Know?"

The beautiful harmonies of this Christmas classic will give your goosebumps goosebumps!

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.

Even though Christmas is the season of giving, it can also be a time when it’s really tempting to overspend. To keep from falling into that trap, you need to have a plan.

So here are few ways to keep your spending in check this Christmas.

During the Christmas rush, our homes are far from silent, calm, still, or peaceful. The holiday momentum builds the day after Thanksgiving; the house is noisy, busy, hustling, bustling, and brimming over with activity and stress to the point of near exhaustion.

There is a solution! We can intentionally cut the Christmas chaos this year. The five steps to doing so spell the word PEACE....

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...

In the harried frenzy that surrounds the holiday season, we sometimes forget the purpose of it -- to give thanks.

This year, give yourself permission to savor the holiday and all its pleasures as a participant, rather than a harried host.

Many people relish the Holiday Family Gatherings--but, alas, for many, attending a HFG is like going to the dentist!
Does thinking about an upcoming family gathering make you want to hide beneath a lead blanket and start spitting? Good ---because times of emotional stress are the times to heed Jesus.

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. 

As every married couple learns, each day of marriage brings challenges – no matter how perfect the wedding may have seemed.

While I certainly haven’t completely figured out how to navigate the time period from November to early January, there are a few things I’ve learned as a single adult that make the season more enjoyable.
It’s certainly not a definitive list—mainly because everyone’s situation is different—but it’s a good place to start.

Fall is notorious for comfort foods like pumpkin spice lattes and game day nachos. Combine these tempting seasonal staples with darker, shorter days and it can be hard to maintain an active mindset. Despite the enticement to indulge, you can keep your active lifestyle going or even kick off a new fitness regime with these tips.

Enjoying the great outdoors is a perfect way to create fun memories with family or friends. Here are some recipe and activity ideas to make your family's summer loads of fun!

Ready to be inspired for July 4th?  Watch this amazing video performance by Silhouettes as the execute a beautiful dance tribute to the United States of America.

This video is a must-see!  In honor of our men and women in uniform who sacrifice to keep our nation strong and free - THANK YOU! 

According to the best available data, the most reliable predictor of children’s ongoing church attendance is how consistently their own father attends.

Dad, look at the influence you can have on your family!

These two boys are in big trouble for getting into the paint, but how do you effectively discipline when you can’t stop laughing at their faces? Seeing them covered in paint is enough to make anybody lose it!

Try to keep a straight face!

Giving your children intentional blessings can not only strengthen your relationships with them, but it can have a ripple effect on future generations.

In the midst of all we do as mommies, so many of us simply end the day feeling average. We carry around a gnawing feeling that we don’t measure up, we didn’t do enough, and we’re failing at this thing called motherhood. If you find yourself in a similar place, be encouraged!

Here are 10 reasons why you will always be so much more than an average mom.