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5 Ways to Keep Christmas Joy
By
Linda Mintle
If you are already tired of holiday songs, something has gone wrong. Maybe you need to regroup and think about ways to keep Christmas joy going. We are only at the beginning of the season! So, get a little introspective and make a few changes to rid yourself of a bah hum bug mood! 1) Pace yourself.…
3 Ways to Be Intentional About Christmas Meaning
By
Linda Mintle
Watching the TV commercials and Christmas movies, you could easily forget about the true meaning of Christmas. So part of the challenge during this final weekend of Christmas is to be intentional about the holiday and focus on the spiritual significance through all that surrounds us. Here are 3 strategies to help avoid the commercialization of…
Whose Family Do We Go To For The Holidays?
By
Linda Mintle
Reader Question: Every year, we have this family conflict. My husband’s parents live about three hours away and mine are six hours away, in opposite directions. Both sets of parents want us to spend Christmas with them. How do we handle this without upsetting either family? This type of family conflict is common this time of…
Children and Divorce at The Holidays
By
Linda Mintle
Reader Question: My ex-husband has and I have divorced and he has visitation rights with our two children, ages seven and nine. The kids were scheduled to visit him over the Christmas holidays, but circumstances have changed and I would like some advice. My ex no longer goes to church and is living with a…
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