Do you ever feel like you know the Christmas story backwards and forwards, and while it’s wonderful, it’s so incredibly…
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Don’t Give Them Everything They Want
Are you thinking about Christmas gifts for kids–and how many to buy this year? Let me encourage you: don’t give…
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Ask Susan: How to Get Ahead of Holiday Stress
Do you feel it already — the holiday stress? Christmas can be overwhelming, can’t it? I’d love to help you…
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Why is it so hard to be thankful?
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. A day set aside for us to be thankful. It’s part of our history. It’s…
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Navigating the Holidays with Parents, In-laws and Children
It’s the season! I’d love to give you some simple tips for faithfully navigating the holidays. Your head is likely…
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A Different Perspective on Independence
Today we celebrate our nation’s birthday- our declaration of Independence. It’s a big celebration as it should be! This day…
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Easter is over. Now what?
We just celebrated Easter. Family reunions, new outfits, beautiful flowers, yummy food. And for most of us a church service,…
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What’s the big deal about a donkey?
As Holy Week approaches, I’m thinking about donkeys. Strange? Perhaps. Yet it was a mere donkey that played a major…
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Relieve the holiday stress before it arrives
Just the other day I was chatting with some friends, primarily mothers of young children. They were feeling anxious about…
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Thanksgiving is more than a meal: 4 tips for good conversation
It’s coming and you or someone you know is thinking about the menu, the table arrangements, and the guests. You…
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