December 2, 2022
by Maralee
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My family has a yearly tradition of reading a chapter a day of the book of Luke, leading up to Christmas. It has been such an enriching experience that helps center our holiday season on what is most important to … Continue reading
December 1, 2022
by Maralee
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For years I have wanted to create a little parent discussion guide for those of us who are reading through Luke with our kids during the Christmas season. And then the Christmas season happens and I get totally overwhelmed with … Continue reading
November 30, 2022
by Maralee
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A couple years ago I read a little wisdom that if you want to help keep Jesus at the center of your Christmas season, you should read through a chapter a day in Luke. There are 24 chapters, so you … Continue reading
December 31, 2019
by Maralee
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I remember being about nine years old the first time I realized my family culture was different from the culture I was growing up in. My mom had bought a boxed set of cassette tapes of “The News from Lake … Continue reading
December 13, 2019
by Maralee
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I was casually strolling through the aisles at Walmart when I overhead something that made my heart race. I was looking at some dolls, trying to pick a Christmas gift for my daughter and two women right next to me … Continue reading
December 17, 2018
by Maralee
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It’s just a fact that creating Christmas “magic” falls largely on moms. We are typically the ones to decorate, bake, shop, wrap, ship, on top of our regular mom responsibilities that are plenty overwhelming without the extra pressure Christmas brings. … Continue reading
December 11, 2018
by Maralee
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I definitely have some grinch/scrooge tendencies when it comes to Christmas. Christmas is supposed to be a magical time, but all of the work for creating that “magic” seems to fall on the shoulders of mothers who are decorating, baking, … Continue reading
December 21, 2017
by Maralee
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I am the kind of mom who ruins magical moments. I’m no good at hospitality, my baking is subpar, and my husband is the one who decorates our house for Christmas. I don’t like the hype and expectations of the … Continue reading
December 11, 2017
by Maralee
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Forget Spring Cleaning. What most of us need is a massive Pre Christmas Decluttering. There’s nothing like the prospect of adding a bunch more toys, clothes, and books to help you realize your house is already overwhelmed with stuff. And … Continue reading
November 29, 2017
by Maralee
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I am by and large a “live and let live” kind of parent. You do what works for you, Moms. But today I’m just feeling fed up with the whole Santa game and the Santa-infused nonsense this time of year … Continue reading