Christmas often comes and goes in the blink of an eye. Not only that, it’s easy to miss the magic of the season. Either things don’t go the way we had hoped with our family, or we get so buried in our to-do lists we need a search and rescue team just to help us… View Post
5 Gifts Our Kids Need From Us (and None Cost a Penny!)
Just last night I sat with Christi while she wrapped Christmas gifts for the kids. Yes, she is ahead of the game a bit this year. I give her the credit because our kids would likely not receive anything if not for her. Man, I love that woman. But don’t misunderstand me. She’ll be the… View Post
Is It Okay to Lie to Our Kids About Santa?
Caution: This post contains information about the existence of Santa Claus. “You better watch out. You better not lie.” Wait. What?! If you’re a Christian parent, perhaps you too question whether you should conform to the holiday tradition of Santa Claus celebrated across the world. Logically speaking, your concerns are warranted. If we lie to our kids about… View Post
#38: Christmas Hot Topics–Entitlement, Gift-Giving, Santa Claus, and Traditions
There is nothing we want more than to experience the joy of Christmas. Unfortunately, Christmas can leave our time feeling pressed and our wallets stressed. In addition, the holiday also brings along with it some baggage, especially when it comes to our children and the traditions we hold dear. In this episode, we go behind… View Post