Christmas Tip #8 - At your upcoming gatherings, consider asking your guests to share how God has worked in their lives over the last year. Go around the room - allow those who desire the opportunity to share. I had a party specifically for this purpose on Monday @...

Christmas Tip #7If you have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, host a birthday party for Jesus! Make a cake or cupcakes - don't forget the candles! You can even buy helium filled balloons and have the children release their balloons to Jesus at the end of the...

Christmas Tip #5:Today, ask Jesus what He wants for His birthday? Quietly wait for His answer - He'll put it in your heart. Perhaps it's a sin habit or something He wants you to do. The first gift I ever gave to Jesus for His birthday was a potty mouth. (Very...

Christmas Tip #4: Throughout the Christmas season, give your family the gift of a sweet disposition! Luke 1:8-18 At my high school reunion last summer, when asked what I do - the question that immediately followed was, "why are you doing that"? (Emphasis on 'that'.)...

Christmas Tip #3: Prepare a Mission Heart Hug shoe box for the wives of military spouses. Sponsored by Encourage Her Ministries, you can prepare a shoebox and drop them off at any local Chick-fil-A. (My preference - Cary Towne Center Chick-fil-A. This is my...

Keeping Jesus the center of your holiday - Christmas Tip #2:As a good friend reminded me just this weekend, pull out a hymnal and read/sing/hum the words to the old Christmas hymns. Sing them to the Lord in your quiet time, with your children, or when you ride down...

Christmas Tip #1: If you want to resist the urge of racing a senior citizen to the only table at Panera Bread (sadly, I've done it): start each day before shopping, decorating and entertaining by spending some time in prayer and Bible reading. Start with Matthew 1-2...