Tag: Advent
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 9
Read John 1:1-18 to your family or enjoy some quiet reading with yourself and God. Light a candle before you read to help set the tone of reflection.
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 8
Sometimes in all the hustle and bustle of life, my husband and I don’t get to connect as often as we’d like. During December, things can get really crazy, especially. And with so much emotion tied up into Christmas, mixed with different family backgrounds and expectations, things can really get messy. Tonight let’s work to…
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 7
Look over your schedule for the rest of the month. Stop and be sure that you are being intentional with your time and not just being pulled in a million directions. Ask the Lord to show you what plans to keep and which ones to amend, if any.
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 3
The fact that we are in December and Christmas is right around the corner is getting more real to me. Today our Brownie Girl Scout troop is helping to decorate the church for Christmas and is wrapping gifts each of our families have donated to give to our sponsored family. It’s definitely beginning to look…
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 2
Are you joining me in the simple daily advent activities each day this month until Christmas Day? If so, here’s your refreshment for today, December 2:
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Simple Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 1
You don’t need me to tell you that Christmas is right around the corner and all that entails. We all know how joyful this season is supposed to be, yet often it gets hijacked by stress. Back in 2008, I created and shared an Advent calendar of rejuvenating and centering activities to do each day…
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Mom’sToolbox Advent Activity: December 10
Up until Christmas, I will be sharing one Advent Activity per day for moms and families. (If you aren’t a mom, don’t worry. Many of the more mom-like activities can easily be adapted for anyone.) I hope you will try out and enjoy these little gifts for your family from me. It is my prayer…
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Day 24: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar
Wow! Can you believe it is Christmas Eve? Here’s your assignment for Day 24: Read Luke 1-2:40 to your family or enjoy some quiet reading with yourself and God. Enjoy … See you tomorrow, when we celebrate the birth of our Savior!
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Day 23: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar
Christmas Day is almost here! Here’s your assignment for Day 23: Pray for yourself. And try to really listen. Enjoy … See you tomorrow.
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Day 22: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar
Christmas Day is almost here! Here’s your assignment for Day 22: Play Christmas carols and light candles while preparing dinner. Keep the music and candles going during dinner and have each person share one of their favorite carols. Enjoy … See you tomorrow.
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Day 21: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar
Christmas Day is almost here! Here’s your assignment for Day 21: Be a secret Santa. Give someone a simple gift and don’t take credit. You could leave baked goods, candy or a sweet anonymous note on a neighbor’s doorstep. Enjoy spreading cheer… See you tomorrow.
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Day 20: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar
Christmas vacation has begun for the kiddos! Let’s have a party at home. Here’s your assignment for Day 20: Have a hot chocolate and game night tonight… heat up a few cups, add marshmallows and stir with a candy cane. Here’s a crockpot recipe if you’re inviting more than a few… Give your games a Christmas…
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Day 19: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar
Wow! Christmas is almost here! Today is my kiddos’ last day of school until 2009. Here’s your assignment for Day 19: Pray for your children’s teachers and school administration. (If that is you, then pray for your teaching and your role as your child’s teacher.) Enjoy… See you tomorrow.
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Day 18: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar
Wow! We are one week away! Here’s your assignment for Day 18: Pray for a person with whom you have a strained relationship. Hope you find this prayer time enlightening… See you tomorrow.
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Day 17: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar
Hope you’ve been enjoying this season of advent. Here’s your assignment for Day 17: Get ready for Christmas part 3: Ask your kids what they would like to do over the school break. Make a point to do at least one realistic request. Enjoy planning some fun… See you tomorrow.