When You Need to Fight for Christmas Peace

When You Need to Fight for Christmas Peace

Have you had to fight for peace at Christmas? If you struggle with extended family problems like me, peace may not come easily. But you can fight for it and serve as God’s ambassador of peace by applying His Word this Christmas.

When forces within and without conspired to seize peace from my busy Decembers, I put on the armor of God to bring peace back to my family’s Christmas celebrations.  It seems ironic to fight for peace, but I have learned from experience that peace always comes at a price, even in the very first Christmas (see Matthew 2).

In my past, broken families, conflict, and grief threatened to destroy the Prince of Peace’s birthday celebration.  But I have learned ways to fight for peace, and I’ve shared them in my book, Christmas Peace for Busy Moms.

When You Need to Fight for Christmas Peace

Here are five ways I will fight for peace this Christmas:

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Book Review: Berenstain Bears Christmas Fun

The Berenstain Bears Christmas Fun Sticker and Activity Book

The Berenstain Bears Christmas Fun Sticker & Activity Book

This book is a delightful way to keep children occupied with fun activities and colorful pictures, while teaching them the true meaning of Christmas at the same time.  Intended for children ages 4-8, this book has mazes, word puzzles, coloring pages with stickers, and other activities for fun engagement.

The illustrations are colorful, playful, and dynamic.  The activities are age-appropriate and learning-based.  A spiritual thread runs throughout the book.  For example, Brother Bear sets up a manger scene, the Christmas angel presents a coded message, and the bears pose as the wise men.

I recommend this book to anyone with children ages 4-8 who is interested in spiritually-based coloring and activity books.  My daughter is 8 years old, and I plan to take this book with us to keep her busy at restaurants and waiting rooms.  She will especially love filling in the pages with the included stickers.

I received a preview copy of The Berenstain Bears Christmas Fun Sticker & Activity Book from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program.

Christmas Peace for Busy Moms

Looking for more ways to create Christmas memories with your children?  Check out my book, Christmas Peace for Busy Moms.

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Too Much Mary, Not Enough Martha

Too Much Mary, Not Enough Martha
Too Much Mary, Not Enough Martha

In my daily life right now, I’m good with the Mary part and not so great with the Martha part.

My spiritual life is pretty great, but my house is a disaster, as usual.

Most women tell me the Mary part is hard for them.  They struggle to find closeness with God, time to pray, and time to read his word.  But for me, the Mary part in Luke 10 has always been a breeze. 

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