Holidays
The Unexpected Lessons of a Jerusalem Christmas
How a move abroad revealed the emptiness of consumerism and the beauty of a simple Christmas.
Gale Boyd
December 23, 2024
How a move abroad revealed the emptiness of consumerism and the beauty of a simple Christmas.
What makes holidays memorable? Stories shared with loved ones create bonds, joy, and lasting memories.
Holiday giving can create a global impact. How Giving Machines inspire lasting generosity with Christlike compassion.
What does waiting for Christ’s return bring? Anticipation creates joy, purpose, and spiritual resilience.
Can horror stories offer spiritual growth? They help process fear, teach resilience, and highlight virtue.
How do Latter-day Saints navigate the US Constitution and their faith’s history? It’s a complex picture with both gratitude and warnings.
What makes This Is The Place so special? It represents the pioneers, their struggles, diversity, and the quest for freedom.
Is there a way out of political division? Self-examination and living the gospel’s teachings offer unity and peace.
Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring the dead. But it also reveals a history of conflict and the challenge of unity across U.S. history.
Does the effort to craft a magical Christmas morning teach us something about the heart of a Father seeking to bring endless joy to us all?
Can Christmas heal sorrow? Those present for Jesus’ birth reveal how the holiday’s true meaning offers solace and hope.
What’s the true impact of gratitude? It’s a pathway to joy, improved well-being, and enriched relationships, proving essential for a fulfilling and balanced life.