December 2019 Guest Post Sampler

Every month, I guest post at several popular sites. For your reading convenience, I’m gathering my December guest posts here in a sampler. Enjoy these previews of the posts, then click on the “read more” link.

How to Plan Ahead for Christmas Peace

How to Plan Ahead for Christmas Peace

Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

Isaiah 26:12

This year I have made a promise to myself to conquer procrastination with planning.  Procrastination is a familiar, toxic companion of mine.  It destroys my peace by upsetting me right before big events.  But if I tackle one regular task and one holiday task daily, I can wipe out December procrastination…

Continue reading this excerpt of my book, HERE.

How to Plan Ahead for Christmas Peace: Practical tips you can apply right now for greater peace this Christmas. #christmaspeace #planning #intentionalliving Click To Tweet

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How to Plan Ahead for Christmas Peace

Christmas Peace with Extended Family

Christmas Peace with Extended Family

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. 

Colossians 3:15 NIV
The first Christmas story includes a story about extended family.

When Mary found out she was pregnant, she went to her relative Elizabeth’s home. Elizabeth was near the end of her own pregnancy. These two relatives in miraculous circumstances gained peace and joy from one another’s company…

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Christmas Peace with Extended Family: encouragement to help you be a peacemaker in your family this year. #intentionalliving #relationshiphelp #christmaspeace Click To Tweet

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Christmas Peace with Extended Family

How to Choose Peace in the Christmas Season

How to Choose Peace in the Christmas Season

Something about the holidays create more busy, stressful elements to our lives. Whether it’s feeling like you should be sending cards, getting the gifts, thinking about the family gatherings, or preparing for travel, it all adds a sort of chaos that can bring scurry to your mind and heart.

But, dear wife, you have great power to create a peaceful atmosphere in your home this Christmas. I’m not talking about using the right candles or décor. I’m talking about serving with a heart of peace in your family this year. With God’s help, you can pass peace along to your loved ones by choosing it first yourself.

Here are my best tips, based on my book Christmas Peace for Busy Moms…

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How to Choose Peace in the Christmas Season: Five practical tips based on my book, Christmas Peace for Busy Moms. #peacemaker #peace #christmaspeace Click To Tweet

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Shine.FM Momcast 19

Podcast Interview: Finding God’s Peace During the Holiday Season

I’m honored to be featured this month on Shine.FM’s Momcast to talk about the principles in my book, Christmas Peace for Busy Moms. You can listen in to this encouraging podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.

December 2019 Guest Post Sampler

How to Choose Peace in the Christmas Season

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