5 Promises to Pray that will Bless Your Children this Christmas

December 8, 2017 // 13 Comments

My email inbox overflows every day with advertisers trying to woo me with this years must have gift ideas. Kids of every age have made their list of wants and wishes they hope to find under the tree. I’ll admit... Continue reading →

How to Strengthen Your Family Relationships this Christmas

December 6, 2017 // 4 Comments

It’s holiday time! Thanksgiving through Christmas … that time of year when social media feeds are saturated with happy family photos. Do you ever wonder if they’re accurate images of truth behind the lens? Is everyone blissful or do all... Continue reading →

Why Re-Gifting Christmas Will Make You Happy

November 29, 2017 // 6 Comments

Do you have the gift of hospitality? I have to admit, it’s not something that is easy for me. I’m not sure why. I may just be too hard on myself wanting everything to be perfect. Which is hard because... Continue reading →

A Thrill of Hope for a Weary World

December 23, 2016 // 17 Comments

Merry Christmas, my friends! I’m praying God’s blessings for you today and through the year ahead. May your heart be filled the thrill of hope found in Jesus alone. The Thrill of Hope I pray that God, the source of... Continue reading →

5 of the Best Ways to Fill Your Joy Tank

December 12, 2016 // 9 Comments

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A little less than two weeks until Christmas but in many households joy-filled wonderful is not filling the air. I’ve heard from a number of people who feel there is not enough time,... Continue reading →

How to Follow the Star

December 20, 2012 // 1 Comment

Follow the Star with HOPE JOY and in ANTICIPATION for Jesus your Savior is born. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17 Father, we thank and praise You for Your... Continue reading →

20 Quotes to Bless Your Christmas

December 19, 2012 // 6 Comments

I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. ~Charles Dickens through Ebenezer Scrooge ********** Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it “white.”... Continue reading →

How Silent Was It That Silent Night

December 18, 2012 // 1 Comment

In 1818 a group of traveling actors was re-enacting the story of Christ’s birth throughout Austria. On December 23rd, they arrived at a small town near Salzburg to perform at the Church of St. Nicholas. But on that night, the... Continue reading →

The Gift of Gold

December 17, 2012 // No Comments

We get the gift of gold. It has always been and still is costly and valued. God commanded the use of gold throughout the Tabernacle and the Temple . . . the Ark of the Covenant, cups, bowls, lamp... Continue reading →

The Gift of Frankincense

December 14, 2012 // 2 Comments

The Gift of Frankincense – Healing and Sacrifice Like Myrrh, Frankincense comes from tree resin which hardens into beads when exposed to air. In Bible times, beads were burned on the incense altar in the Tabernacle and each of the... Continue reading →

The Perfect Gift for All Children Everywhere

December 11, 2012 // No Comments

Some Children See Him Some children see Him Lily white The baby Jesus born this night Some children see Him Lily white With tresses soft and fair Some children see Him bronzed and brown The Lord of heav’n to Earth come down... Continue reading →

The Greatest Gift

December 6, 2012 // No Comments

God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve on another. 1 Peter 4:10 Spiritual Gifts: EncouragementLeadershipGivingMercy Continue reading →

How to Lessen Stress and Simplify Gift Giving

December 5, 2012 // 3 Comments

Are you overwhelmed with all the gifts you need to buy in the next few weeks? Some will shop all year and stash away purchases to simplify December shopping. Others begin in early fall determined to be finished by Thanksgiving.... Continue reading →

A Closer Look at Gift Giving

December 3, 2012 // No Comments

Have you finished your gift buying yet? I have not. So much of Christmas revolves around gifts. Gift shopping. Gift giving. Gift receiving. Gift returning. As we prepare our hearts and homes to celebrate Christ’s birth, here at CMB we’re... Continue reading →

Christmas Traditions at 5 Minutes for Faith

November 30, 2012 // 1 Comment

I am excited to tell you about the way we are preparing for Christmas at . . . 5 Minutes for Faith. Our gifted team of writers will be sharing family traditions all month. You definitely want to learn how: my... Continue reading →