Archive for November, 2008

20 Nov, 2008

Christmas traditions

Posted by: Ben Reed In: Parenting

What are your Christmas traditions?  I’ve been thinking about what my family’s will be now that we’ve added one more (I had a son about a month ago).  As a Christian father, I long to pass on the faith to my son, and the story of Christmas is the story of faith.  Although change is [...]




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Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely QuestionsSimple Small Groups: A User-Friendly Guide for Small Group LeadersUnder the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of AmericaYour Jesus Is Too Safe: Outgrowing a Drive-Thru, Feel Good SaviorSeeker Small Groups: Engaging Spiritual Seekers in Life-Changing DiscussionsCrazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

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