Bob Lepine describes four common emotions people experience at Christmas — disappointment, stress, sadness, and joy. All too often families are looking for the perfect holiday but overlook the reason for the season — the birth of Jesus. If we can learn to relax, lower our expectations, and focus on our Savior, we’re likely to experience a more joyous holiday!



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Bob Lepine describes four common emotions people experience at Christmas — disappointment, stress, sadness, and joy. All too often families are looking for the perfect holiday but overlook the reason for the season — the birth of Jesus. If we can learn to relax, lower our expectations, and focus on our Savior, we’re likely to experience a more joyous holiday!
 
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Managing Emotions During the Holidays

Tim and Kathy Bush share their story of radical transformation from infidelity and addiction, to passionately serving the Lord together. They share tools and encouragement for hurting couples to redeem their broken marriages.

 

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Tim and Kathy Bush share their story of radical transformation from infidelity and addiction, to passionately serving the Lord together. They share tools and encouragement for hurting couples to redeem their broken marriages.
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People may wonder why God allows temptation in the first place, but He often uses our desires and bad habits to reveal His power and grace in our lives, and form our character to be more like Jesus Christ. Dr. Erwin Lutzer describes how renewing our mind and restraining our emotions, and keeping current accounts with God will equip us to fight temptation and sin.

 

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People may wonder why God allows temptation in the first place, but He often uses our desires and bad habits to reveal His power and grace in our lives, and form our character to be more like Jesus Christ. Dr. Erwin Lutzer describes how renewing our mind and restraining our emotions, and keeping current accounts with God will equip us to fight temptation and sin.
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