Finding Peace in Christmas Past

It’s 12:05 a.m., December 25, 2011.  I promised myself I wouldn’t stay up this late, but I am here anyway.  Tomorrow I’ll be so tired and unable to fake a smile in front of everyone come afternoon.  But I must get one thing under control before I go to bed.

I arrange all the kids’ presents neatly on their Thomas the Train table.  I just finished wrapping the last one.  The green Peanuts paper is for the boys, the Snoopy-covered red is for my little girl.  They make a pretty picture on the table.  I consider snapping a photo, proof of hard work and commitment in this season of emotional chaos, but I am too tired to grab my camera.  I simply sit on the steps for a moment to let my thoughts settle.

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An Advent Mindset: The Shepherds’ Story

An Advent Mindset - The Shepherds Story

Do you want an Advent mindset? The shepherds’ story of their mindset change will inspire your mindset too.

Happy third week of Advent! I’m happy to delve deeper into the biblical accounts with you during Advent.

We’ll be taking a closer look at what was going on in the mindset of people in the biblical account before and during Jesus’ birth. Then we’ll discuss what their mindset can teach us about how to think during Advent.

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An Advent Mindset: Zechariah’s Shift

An Advent Mindset - Zechariah's Shift

Do you have an Advent mindset? Zechariah’s shift in mindset can inspire you this year.

Happy second week of Advent! I’m happy to delve deeper into the biblical accounts with you during Advent.

We’ll be taking a closer look at what was going on in the mindset of people in the biblical account before and during Jesus’ birth. Then we’ll discuss what their mindset can teach us about how to think during Advent.

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