Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the most stressful holidays of the year. When I was involved in child welfare work in Louisiana, we saw a spike in referrals during this time of the year. There are a lot of reasons why these holidays can be stressful. It is my hope that these three articles will be helpful to not only pastors and their families but also to the members of their congregations and those who are not yet a part of a local Christian community.
7 Tips for Peace During the Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays
Thanksgiving and Christmas make up a wonderful time of the year—one that’s especially meaningful for the church. However, these holidays can also leave a pastor completely exhausted. How can you enjoy the holidays and avoid exhaustion? Here are a few tips.... Read More
How to Handle Family Conflict This Holiday Season
We are broken people, which is why the first and most essential step for handling family conflict is to constantly remind ourselves that our homes are broken because we are all sinners. The most important tool for handling family conflict is to keep your focus on Christ and to constantly search his Word to understand his commands for you and your family. But you should also keep certain principles in mind as you deal faithfully with family conflicts this holiday season. Read More
Holiday Hosting Hacks That Free Your to Serve
Entertaining during Thanksgiving and Christmas can be stressful but a lot of pressure can be eliminated with a little planning and by keeping our daily focus Jesus’ command to love God and love others (Matthew 22:37-39). Here are a few tips to get organized and prepared so we’ll have room to do what Jesus calls us to do. Read More
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