You don’t have to make everyone happy this Christmas

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Tears — on Christmas day. Even though my daughter had opened more presents than she could count, she hadn’t opened a tablet....

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How to find your family’s Christmas traditions

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By the time Christmas arrives each year, I've already been counting down for weeks. The lights, the sounds, the songs, the hustle and...

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Everything you need to know about Advent

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Ever notice that just planning and preparing for a vacation can make an otherwise ordinary day seem brighter?  You’re not imagining...

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How to know when you’re worshipping your work

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I’d been happily working at the office for almost two years when out of nowhere everything changed. What once was a joyous environm...

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Why singing to God is good for you and your kids

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When we sing, we’re hiding God’s Word in our hearts just like Psalm 119:11 encourages us to.

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Simple ways to worship God every day

It is easy to recognize worship when we are in the midst of singing praises at church or bowing our heads in prayer.    But wha...

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Four reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving

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I love Thanksgiving. I think a lot of it has to do with it leading straight to Christmas and the fact that I no longer have to hide my d...

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The survivor’s guide to staying sane during the holidays

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Our best wisdom, tools, and tips to handle the unique challenges of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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What it looks like to give everything to God

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Christians tend to use the word “worship” to describe Sunday church activities. We say things like, “Let’s go to ...

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How to teach your kids to be thankful

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God has given us everything. David says in Psalm 9:1, “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your ...

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Six reasons to join in singing every Sunday

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Every gathering at NewSpring includes a message and music. The message teaches us more about Jesus and challenges us to follow ...

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Slow down without feeling guilty about it

In February of 2017,  I hit a parked car while leaving my favorite home decor store. My 6-month-old son was still sleeping in the ba...

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