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Do you want to grow in JOY and your relationship with Jesus this holiday season? Join the Advent study, Longing and Light, for free!
For part 1 of this series on making the holidays truly sweet, see episode 26 of Everyday Welcome Podcast!)I'm convinced that the God who ordained feasts and celebrations wants us to seek and find Him, to share His goodness, with others during our holidays. We can create rhythms that celebrate, make memories, and invite others into the Kingdom life, with less stress and more joy! So here's part two with ideas we can all use this season to celebrate the holidays with a Kingdom mindset - to make your holidays truly sweet (and maybe avoid stress as a Christian family!).
(Find full show notes and more details on the episode blog post!)
Nourish yourself.We need to care for these limited bodies so that we can serve from a place of peace and joy.
- Go to bed.
- Get up a bit earlier.
- Drink water and eat something.
- Save time to get ready.
- Get your face in the Word.
If you have one extra chair in your home, you can invite someone to join you for your holiday celebrating. Take time individually or as a family to pray over who to invite and when to invite them.
And despite what etiquette books might say, I say it’s good to invite yourself to join someone else! Offer to bring a side or a favorite dessert and ask someone close to you if you can pitch in. (CHURCH – don’t let someone HAVE to invite themselves! Let’s look and see who needs us to just open the door, pull up a chair, and welcome them to our table!)
Say YES to help!Don’t be tempted to think you have to do all the work yourself.
If someone offers to bring a dish, say yes. Welcome guests to help with cleanup. Leave a task or two for last-minute help to do so that everyone can really enjoy a meal together.
Want to learn more? Listen to Making the Holidays Truly Sweet, episode 28, for some practical tips on hosting and meal prep to make your holiday celebrations even more sweet.
RESOURCES:
Grow in JOY and your relationship with Jesus this holiday season! Join the Advent study, Longing and Light, for free!
Holiday Hosting: Creating a Beautiful Cheese Platter
Hospitality Beyond the Holidays
My Everyday Welcome Cozy Holidays E-Book
Tips for Transitioning Holiday Decor
RELATED EPISODES:
What does Modesty Have to do With Hospitality? (episode 8)
Reconciliation and Hope (episode 24)
Ask Good Questions: Invite Genuine Community (episode 20)
When We Feel Afraid But God is Bigger (episode 7)
Be Kingdom Minded (episode 9)
LET’S CONNECT:
Join the Facebook Community!
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By Angela SackettDo you want to grow in JOY and your relationship with Jesus this holiday season? Join the Advent study, Longing and Light, for free!
For part 1 of this series on making the holidays truly sweet, see episode 26 of Everyday Welcome Podcast!)I'm convinced that the God who ordained feasts and celebrations wants us to seek and find Him, to share His goodness, with others during our holidays. We can create rhythms that celebrate, make memories, and invite others into the Kingdom life, with less stress and more joy! So here's part two with ideas we can all use this season to celebrate the holidays with a Kingdom mindset - to make your holidays truly sweet (and maybe avoid stress as a Christian family!).
(Find full show notes and more details on the episode blog post!)
Nourish yourself.We need to care for these limited bodies so that we can serve from a place of peace and joy.
- Go to bed.
- Get up a bit earlier.
- Drink water and eat something.
- Save time to get ready.
- Get your face in the Word.
If you have one extra chair in your home, you can invite someone to join you for your holiday celebrating. Take time individually or as a family to pray over who to invite and when to invite them.
And despite what etiquette books might say, I say it’s good to invite yourself to join someone else! Offer to bring a side or a favorite dessert and ask someone close to you if you can pitch in. (CHURCH – don’t let someone HAVE to invite themselves! Let’s look and see who needs us to just open the door, pull up a chair, and welcome them to our table!)
Say YES to help!Don’t be tempted to think you have to do all the work yourself.
If someone offers to bring a dish, say yes. Welcome guests to help with cleanup. Leave a task or two for last-minute help to do so that everyone can really enjoy a meal together.
Want to learn more? Listen to Making the Holidays Truly Sweet, episode 28, for some practical tips on hosting and meal prep to make your holiday celebrations even more sweet.
RESOURCES:
Grow in JOY and your relationship with Jesus this holiday season! Join the Advent study, Longing and Light, for free!
Holiday Hosting: Creating a Beautiful Cheese Platter
Hospitality Beyond the Holidays
My Everyday Welcome Cozy Holidays E-Book
Tips for Transitioning Holiday Decor
RELATED EPISODES:
What does Modesty Have to do With Hospitality? (episode 8)
Reconciliation and Hope (episode 24)
Ask Good Questions: Invite Genuine Community (episode 20)
When We Feel Afraid But God is Bigger (episode 7)
Be Kingdom Minded (episode 9)
LET’S CONNECT:
Join the Facebook Community!
YouTube