Just as we love to inspire wonder in our children, our heavenly Father invites us to wonder at the gift of his Son.

Even—or especially—when we’re hurting, we can celebrate Christmas because we have a Messiah who came to suffer for us and secure the gift of eternal life.

One of the best presents we can give our kids is a mom who seeks the Lord.

Meals can do more than nourish our bodies—they can be an opportunity for the Lord to nourish our souls as we remember what he has done.

Like most mothers, I have high hopes for the weeks leading up to Christmas. In my mind, we calmly put up dozens of ornaments, read long passages of scripture as a family by candlelight, and marvel at the presents piling under the tree.

The main issue with this vision? I'm pretending that my very young children are as capable as 10-yr-olds. I'm ignoring and wishing away this season of life, hoping for the future days of good tidings and great joy, feeling a little resentful that today's Christmas season looks pretty different.