December is such a special time of year as we celebrate the birth of Jesus—but let’s be honest, it can also get a little crazy! Between shopping, decorating, and keeping up with everyone’s expectations, that sense of peace we long for can slip right through our fingers. In this episode, Rich and Julie Young talk about how, as a family, to stay focused on what really matters this Christmas. They share simple, practical ways to slow down, take the pressure off gift-giving, and help our kids grow hearts of generosity instead of entitlement.

Rich & Julie Young, hosts

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

→ The Love Languages & touchpoints of love

→ An overview of the Love Languages video

→ The Love Languages test (for adults)

→ The Love Languages test (for children)

→ ⁠Episode 17: The Entitlement Epidemic: A Parent's Guide to Recognition and Remedy // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // YouTube

Advent Books & Devotionals for the family:

→ The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado

→ Jacob’s Gift by Max Lucado

→ Christmas Cross by Max Lucado

→ Jotham’s Journey (the first in a series) by Arnold Ytreeide //

(View the whole series here: https://amzn.to/4ouhB1z)

→ The CandyMaker’s Gift by David & Helen Haidle

→ The Power of Christmas Prayer by Stormie OMartian

→ One Wintry Night by Ruth Bell Graham

→ The Donkey Who Carried a King by R.C. Sproul

→ Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Anne Voskamp

→ The Advent Book by Jack & Kathy Stockman

→ The Jesus Storybook Bible: A Christmas Collection

→ The Jesus Storybook Bible: Advent Activity Book

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