58 archives found for "Christmas"

We have been decorating our homes inside and outside, shopping for gifts, baking cookies, and attending Christmas programs. Now let’s look at how the shepherds and wise men responded to the birth of Jesus Christ. Now let’s not forget to think about our response to the birth of our Lord Jesus [...]

One of our family traditions is to have a birthday cake for Jesus at our Christmas family gathering. The birthday cake is always a big hit with the children. They love blowing out the candles and singing “Happy birthday to Jesus, “an excellent way to teach them about celebrating the birthday of [...]

Does the song “I’ll be home for Christmas” ¹ Frank Sinatra made famous in the ’50s, makes you blue and gloomy because you are not going to see all of your children and grandchildren during this Christmas season make you sad? Grandparents love to be with their loved ones to celebrate [...]

We had our family Christmas gathering last night, in which we included a birthday cake for Jesus and sang “Happy birthday”. My four-year-old great-granddaughter was thrilled to blow out the candles. Later that evening when her parents were putting her in bed, she prayed that Jesus would [...]

The Christmas tree, the most significant symbol of Christmas, is an evergreen tree, representing life. The custom of erecting a Christmas tree is historically traced to the 15th century. “The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts, or other foods. In the 18th century, [...]

During the Christmas season, we love to see the Christmas lights illuminating our homes with candles lit on the mantle or the dining room table, providing a beautiful festive atmosphere. Many of us hang outdoor lights on our houses. We enjoy driving around our neighborhoods to see the beautiful [...]

As I was looking at the forlorn misshapen tree standing in the snow on the cover of a book, I was reading last week, I was reminded of the Christmas tree we had at my house when I was a child.    When I was six years old, my parents had very little money to spend at Christmas. In order for my [...]

Dear Heavenly Father, I want to thank you for the grandchildren and great-granddaughters you have given to my husband and me. May they be filled with the wonder of Mary,   the submission of Joseph, the happiness of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the fortitude of the magi,  and [...]

Grandparents with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray Effectively for your Grandchildren will make a great Christmas Gift for any grandparent. You may want it for yourself. I have been a grandmother for over 35 years. God has given me a passion for intentionally praying for my grandchildren, [...]

Pray this prayer and/or send it to your grandchildren. Dear Lord, I pray that ___________ (insert grandchild’s name) will: C – Cast all their anxiety on God because He cares for them. I Peter 5:7H –Humble him/herself before the Lord. James 4:10R – Renew their minds. Romans 12:2I – Be [...]