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Category Archives: Behind the Christmas Card
December 24 – Behind the Christmas Card – Grudges
Read Ephesians 4:31-32 I will admit, when I saw that this was a topic of “Grudges” I was reluctant to write it. However, if I have learned anything as a believer, the Lord teaches us, even in that which makes … Continue reading
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December 23 – Behind the Christmas Card – Sick Family Member
Read Psalm 34:15,18 Have you ever been given something for Christmas you didn’t like? It’s even worse when you can’t return it. About 9 years ago, my father was given something neither he nor my family members wanted. He was … Continue reading
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December 22 – Behind the Christmas Card – Non Nuclear Family
Read Jeremiah 1:5 Christmas has always been my favorite holiday! I love the crisp winter air that comes with the season, the music and the spirit of joy and smiles that seem to surround the atmosphere. However, when growing up, … Continue reading
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December 21 – Behind the Christmas Card – Miscommunication
Read Joshua 22:1-34 As someone who loves the art of communication, I am often quite surprised by how much I apologize for miscommunicating. Honestly, it must happen on a weekly basis! You are almost guaranteed to hear me saying, “I’m … Continue reading
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December 20 – Behind the Christmas Card – Expectations
Read Proverbs 10:28 and Philippians 3:20-21 There are many reasons why we dread the Christmas season. Such reasons have already been mentioned in this series with another one being expectations. Getting together with family could very well include family members … Continue reading
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December 19 – Behind the Christmas Card – Traditions
Read 1 Corinthians 11:1-2, 2 Thessalonians 2:15 and Colossians 2:8 You’ve heard it said that “We are all creatures of habit.” Habits allow us to get mundane or repetitive things accomplished without a great deal of thought. Confession: I am not … Continue reading
December 18 – Behind the Christmas Card – Loneliness
Read Ephesians 1:13-14, 2:13, Genesis 16:13 and Psalm 139:1-24 My family is in a season of grief which can be a lonely place. I can almost guarantee we are not the only ones, as there are a lot of reasons … Continue reading
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December 17 – Behind the Christmas Card – Coping with grief
Read James 1:17 Christmas can be hard when you suffer loss, but despite the loss I have experienced, I believe God is STILL GOOD. In 2011 my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and in 2013 we could no longer have … Continue reading
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December 16 – Behind the Christmas Card – Humility
Read Proverbs 27:2 A true message of Christmas is humble love with gratitude, purpose, and without comparisons. “Humility is freedom from pride – lowliness, modesty and mildness.” (The Bible Dictionary). To humble ourselves is a condition of God’s favor (2 … Continue reading
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December 15 – Behind the Christmas Card – Discontentment
Read Hebrews 13:5 One thing I love to indulge in around Christmas time is that of the Hallmark Christmas Movies. I know, I know, how could I? I don’t actively seek them out or look forward to them; however, when … Continue reading
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