35+ Heartwarming Christian Christmas Stories To Start Your Holiday Right Now

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Christian Christmas Stories

If you’re ready for a few heartwarming Christmas stories just for you, you’re in the right place. Here, you’ll find some awesome Christian Christmas stories to get your holiday off to the right start. From historical to contemporary, comedy to cozy to miraculous, these Christian Christmas books will fill you with the Joy of the season, and a reminder of how awesome God is! And if you want a little something for the kids, these Christian Christmas stories for kids are awesome! Christian Christmas Stories: Fiction Christian Christmas stories can be a powerful medium to draw closer to Jesus. Let … Read More

Putting it Into Practice: 3 Great Tips that Actually Work

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Putting it into practice, tips that actually work. Cream background, blue paper airplane

Are you tired of discovering something worthwhile, that you truly believe could change your life, only to forget all about it the next day (or week)?  Whether I was reading a book and they did something I want to add into my life, or there’s a new skill I want to incorporate into my toolbox, the challenge comes in moving from concept to practice.  I’m sure you can relate.  I’m not talking about forming a new habit, though that’s not a bad synonym. The idea of applying what you have learned goes deeper than just a habit change.  It takes … Read More

Do You Know What Makes Biblical Self-Acceptance Scary?

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Self-Acceptance. What makes it so scary? Image: two women looking in mirrors

Trying to be perfect is scary. Recognizing that we’re not? Also scary. Being okay with that? oh, boy! This is such a hard subject, and we have managed to get it so tangled up! On the one hand, we like to think we’re capable and intelligent. Then when we mess up we’re shocked and horrified when we mess up. But on the other hand, we think of ourselves as sinful, fallen mankind. Untouchable. Unworthy. Undeserving of anything good.  And we’re stuck trying to reconcile these two images of ourselves, which never works.  Then along comes the latest sermon or podcast … Read More

Pruning in the Bible: 1 Important but Challenging Topic

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Vineyard at sunset

Have you ever wondered about those verses on pruning in the Bible? I have. I’ve heard messages explaining it, trying to help us understand. What does prune mean in the Bible? They make me curious. Because I have not spent any time in a vineyard, the little I know is only through reading about it.   According to several dictionaries, the answer is to: Sounds painful. I mean who really wants to be cut and trimmed? But the benefits sound very good! Shaping and smoothing, cleansing and purification are all good things!   It seems that pruning is necessary for the … Read More

New Ephesians Bible Study For the Real World

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I’ve been looking forward to this for months, and it was worth the wait. This Bible study gets you learning and thinking. There’s not a lot of ‘in book’ reading, but plenty of Bible reading and historical research to keep you learning and growing. About the Book Book: Ephesians (Real World Bible Study) Author: Joy Suzanne Hunt Genre: Bible Study Guide Release Date: December 15, 2023 God’s Word + YOUR Real Life If you’ve ever had trouble building a Bible study habit or understanding God’s Word for yourself, you’re not alone. But God’s Word was actually written about real life, for real life! It’s meant … Read More

12 Best Books For Lent That Will Challenge You

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Best Books for Lent: Easter Books for adults

What is Lent? As a Southern Baptist from before I was born, I didn’t really get it. I mean, why do we celebrate it? Isn’t Lent season something the Catholic church does? But my current church home isn’t Baptist. And a very dear friend is a Methodist. So I’ve had more exposure to this in recent years. I’m finding that these denominational borders that have been placed on the Christian life often cause more trouble than they prevent! And the more I’ve pressed into learning new things, the more I value many aspects of the Lent season. And of course, … Read More

Could You Write a Personal Statement of Faith?

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If someone asked you to describe your faith, what would you say? Are you prepared to share the reason for the hope that is in you? (1 Peter 3:15)  If you were talking with a fellow believer and were trying to evaluate your current spiritual state, would you have the words?  These are some questions I’ve been asking myself since I first read a very unique (and somewhat unlikely) story. I’ll share all about that towards the bottom of the post because it was a lot of fun. But first, let’s see if we can tackle the whole ‘sharing your … Read More

The Juliet Code: A Historical Comedy/Mystery

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Tour Banner: The Juliet Code by Pepper Basham is on tour with Celebrate Lit Dec. 28, 2023-Jan 10, 2024

I’m so glad we get to start the year talking about Freddy and Grace! These two are hilarious, as they try to figure out life together as newlyweds, while finding themselves at the heart of one mystery after another. Often life-threatening, and always interesting. This is the third book, but can stand alone just fine. About the Book Book: The Juliet Code Author: Pepper Basham Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Fiction Release Date: December, 2023 Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley Finally Reach Their Honeymoon Destination Only to Encounter a New Mystery in Need of Solving Frederick and Grace Percy finally make it to Italy to enjoy … Read More

How to Be a Princess: 7 Characteristics of a Princess

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Author Toni Shiloh is joining us today to talk about how to be a princess, and share her brand new modern-day princess story! Many young girls play dress-up and pretend to be a princess, but what if a young, American woman actually found out she was a royal princess? Would It Be a Dream Come True to Be a Princess? Brielle Bayo is an 8th-grade civics teacher who lives in New York. Her life is no different than the next person until her mother informs her she’s a princess and the heir to the throne in Oloro Ilé. You’ll have … Read More

40+ Quality Christian Children’s Books For The Best Storytime

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Awesome Christian Books for Kids who love storytime

Today we have a collection of awesome Christian books for children, that will make storytime that much more meaningful. Growing the faith of a child in your care is such a privilege. I truly hope you are considering the eternity of the kids around you, and spending time nurturing and growing that faith, one Christian book at a time! Roman’s 10:13-15, 17… “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? … Read More

43 Fantastic Gifts for Young Readers They’ll Love

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Fuel the imagination of a child, best bookish gifts

Kids who love to read get to experience some of the most amazing adventures. From exploring time and space to character traits and emotions, bookworm kids have a head start in life. As parents, you want to do everything you can to help, from reading to your child to supplying them with a variety of good books, right? Sometimes though, we need to add to the books. (gasp yes, I admit that books are not everything!!) To fuel the imagination of a child we love, sometimes we need to add in a few things to bring the stories to life. … Read More