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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Finding Peace in Christmas Present

  I have succumbed to the pull of Christmas this year, especially since I’ve been writing about Christmas since July.  I know my Christmas will more peaceful if I plan in advance. The following is an excerpt from Day 21 of my book, Christmas Peace for Busy Moms, all about planning ahead for a peaceful holiday. This … Read more

3 Christmas Devotionals Every Busy Mom Needs

Today I’m happy to share 3 Christmas devotionals that are perfect for busy moms.

Busy December brings so much pressure to us moms.  Decorating, shopping, wrapping, baking, and cleaning can overwhelm, especially when we place so much pressure on ourselves to be everything to everyone, all year long.

You may think, “I can’t carve out time for myself now, much less in December.”  But I urge you to try something different this year. 

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