Christmas
Study the history of Christmas. Read about the ´main characters´ of Christmas. Get some Christmas inspiration. The Bella Flowers indicate articles. Others are book reviews or suggested shopping.
3 Wise Men  Who were those men who traveled thousands of miles to Bethlehem to find the newborn Jesus? Advent - the Coming of Christ  Every year, about the first of December, brightly colored lights begin to appear in yards and on houses. Trees are lit, lamp posts are wrapped with ribbon, and wreaths are placed on doors. It is the celebration of Jesus. Bethlehem and a Manger  What was it really like in Bethlehem, where the Savior was born? Book Review of Ordinary Baby, Extraordinary Gift  Gloria Gaither tells the Christmas story in a sweet and simple way. Book Review of The Shoe Box by Francine Rivers  Read it to your family on Christmas Eve or read it for you own entertainment on a quiet afternoon. It´s a classic. Christmas Eve Superstitions  The truth of the Savior's birth is magical and life changing. Yet people still construct their own beliefs about Christmas Eve. Christmas Meditation  Forget, for a while, everything that is tugging at you, that demands your attention. Just for now, since it is a season of love, meditate on Jesus, the source of love. Christmas Shopping  Or just shopping in general ! Elizabeth, a Lesson in Patience  Elizabeth’s story is found in the Bible in Luke 1:5-80. Her name means "God is my oath" or "a worshiper of God."
Gifts of Christmas  Any items found at the local mall pale in comparison to these gifts from God.
Have you opened them? Giving Birth to a Savior  We, like Mary, are asked to carry Christ to a lost world. Joseph the Husband of Mary  This man was chosen to be the foster father of Jesus. Mary of Nazareth  What special character traits did Mary possess that qualified her to be the mother of the Savior? Mistletoe - A Christmas Superstition  Christmas is full of tradition and superstition. What does this one mean to us as Christians? Prophecy Of The Messiah  God told his prophets of the coming Messiah so that they could give His people hope for the future. Put an End to Christmas Stress  Try these seven ways to take the stress out of the season. Recession Proof Christmas  Christmas can be a stressful time of year even in the best of economies. When funds are limited and the economy is unpredictable, it can turn out to be the worst of times – unless you recession proof it. Surviving a Holiday Gathering with Help From the Bible  God gave us a practical plan for surviving the holiday family gathering. Teach Your Children the Christmas Story  The true meaning of the birth of Jesus makes Christmas become more than just a festive holiday. The Christmas Attitude  What will it take to keep that special Christmas attitude throughout the year? The Reason for the Christmas Gifts  As a Christian, I think that it is interesting that at this time of year, there are so many people who want to receive the gifts of the Christmas season but will refuse to acknowledge the real reason for the season. The Yule Log - Christmas Superstition  The burning of the Yule log is a Christmas tradition for many although in recent years, smaller fireplaces have made this practice difficult. Where do we get the tradition of the Yule Log? Will We Keep Christ in Christmas ?  Are you in the “Merry Christmas” or the “Happy Holidays” camp? Social networking sites are full of little banners proclaiming the need to keep Christ in Christmas and Jesus being the reason for the season. It seems to me that we Christians may be guilty of taking Christ out of Christmas. Christian Living Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Christian Living Site Map
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