The Wholehearted Blog

For the One Who's Dreading Christmas

You’re Not Alone By Grace McCready Christmas is coming, which means a lot of smiles, laughter, and general Christmas cheer. But this year feels different to you. This year feels…hard....

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Christmas in the Old Testament

Seeing Jesus’ Birth Declared Throughout Scripture By Katie Stone Recently, as I read through the gospels, I was struck by how many angels and prophets announced Jesus’ birth. An angel...

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Four Things I'm Not Doing This Christmas

Re-Centering the Heart for the Holidays By Vanessa Bonilla Christmas is all about celebrating the gift of Jesus, the Son of God. Admittedly, there are some things which draw me...

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Jotham's Journey: A Storybook for Advent

A Journey from Palestine to Bethlehem By Christi Grimm Life is a journey. It is full of ups and downs—and sideways. While the journey can be beautiful, at times it can also...

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Unusually Thankful

3 Unusual Things I’m Thankful for This Thanksgiving By Tiffany Layton As I reflect on the many blessings in my life and all the things for which I am most...

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Working from a Place of Rest

Jesus is the Key to Sustaining MinistryBy Nicole Schrader “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life....

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In All Circumstances

The Gratitude Advice that Changed my Life By Erica Hunt Tucked into the cracks of the history of World War II is the story of two Christian women who were...

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Control and Perfection: The Enemies of Thankfulness

Why I Struggle with Being Thankful By Christi Grimm If you have joined the ranks of parenthood, you have probably felt overwhelmed at the task. Parenting is no joke- it...

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3 Ways to Incorporate Gratitude into Your Quiet Time

Showing Gratitude to God Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated By Grace McCready Fall is the season of many pleasant things, including flannel shirts, stylish boots, and pumpkin spice lattes. But...

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