How to Hand Christmas Over to the Prince of Peace

How to Hand Christmas Over to the Prince of Peace

Struggling to find peace this Christmas? The Prince of Peace offers it to you.

One Christmas morning at 12:15 a.m., I sat on the stairs in our living room, holding back tears.

The presents were wrapped. The stockings were stuffed. The casserole was in the refrigerator, ready for our breakfast, only six hours away. The children were sleeping with sugarplum dreams, and my husband was snoring.

But I was exhausted. Physically and emotionally spent before Jesus’s birthday celebration.

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Christmas Comfort Zones

Certain elements of the Christmas season bring me warm, fuzzy feelings every year.  Colorful light displays.  Children’s Christmas programs.  Hot cocoa and family recipe cookies. My tree decorated with treasured ornaments.  I look forward to these traditions because they are tickets to temporary happiness in what is often a stressful time of social interaction. Tempted … Read more

5 Ways to Manage Work Stress

Do you deal with work stress as a working mom? Most days, I come home mentally and emotionally spent from my job at a school.  I haven’t managed my stress well in the past, so eight hours of stimulus and negativity wear me down. 5 Ways to Manage Work Stress This summer I’ve reflected on … Read more