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12/19/2025

Do you ever feel like you’re “accomplishing Christmas” rather than savoring Christmas?

In this article by Grace Pouch, author of 'Savoring Childhood,' we can learn how to slow down and savor the time of gift-giving.

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Slowing down the process of gift-giving can help children expand their capacity for gratitude in this fast-paced consumerist world.

12/17/2025

Because unwrapping a book should be just as fun as reading it! 📚

Watch how this clever gift wrap turns into a little surprise—featuring a pocket perfect for small toys, bookmarks, or a tiny note 🎁 Who else is trying this for the kids in your life?

12/15/2025

Why do we give gifts at Christmas? How did this beloved tradition begin? 🎁

'Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver,' retold and illustrated by Ned Bustard, takes families on a heartwarming journey through the story of Saint Nicholas—an exceptionally kind bishop whose profound generosity was rooted in his deep faith. His acts of kindness have inspired Christians worldwide for centuries and ultimately gave rise to the legend of Santa Claus. 🎅✨🌲

12/14/2025

Join us this week on the Wholehearted Households Podcast as explore the many facets of King David. We’ll take a page out of 1 & 2 Samuel to bring the practice of blessing and sending into our kitchens and cars, and spend a few moments inviting the Divine into the mundane through prayer.

New episodes drop every Monday! May you and your family be blessed as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart. 🧡

12/11/2025

Our favorite quotes from 'Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver.' ❤️✨ What's your favorite line from the book?!

12/09/2025

Many Christians wrestle with whether to include Santa Claus legends in their holiday traditions.

Ned Bustard, printmaker and author of 'Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver,' offers the church tradition and history of Saint Nicholas as a winsome middle ground, pointing believers to the beautiful truths of God’s greatest gift in the Incarnation.

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Many Christians wrestle with whether to include Santa Claus legends in their holiday traditions. Printmaker Ned Bustard offers the church tradition and A conversation with printmaker Ned Bustard on what traditions teach about the joy of generosity.

12/09/2025

Join us this week on the Wholehearted Households Podcast as we discover the power of above-and-beyond friendships in the Book of Ruth. You’ll hear practical tips for fostering intentional, spiritual friendships in your family and close with a moment of gratitude for the specific individuals that have made a mark on our lives.

New episodes drop every Monday! May you and your family be blessed as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart. ❤️

12/06/2025

'Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver' is a Christmas favorite! Swipe to see the process photos of the linocut cover art by author and illustrator, Ned Bustard. 🎅✨

12/05/2025

Join us this week on the Wholehearted Households Podcast as we follow the Israelites through their cycles of destruction and deliverance, receive a practical framework for incorporating confession into our family rhythms, and take a moment to turn inward, examining ourselves within the grounding truth of God’s unconditional love.

Episodes drop every Monday! May you and your family be blessed as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart.

12/04/2025

Hearts & Minds Books recently spotlighted new children’s titles that stir both imagination and faith, including 'Abigail and the Waterfall' by Sandra L. Richter (illustrated by Michael Corsini Art), 'Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World' by Hellen Lee (illustrated by Shin Maeng), 'All Will Be Well' by Finn Lacy Borgo (illustrated by Rebecca Evans LLC), and 'God Right Here' by Kara Lawler (illustrated by Jennie Poh Illustration).

These stories teach joy, creation care, and the beauty of belonging. Read here: https://bit.ly/4q6yWyL

13 recent children’s books — and a special announcement (please read!) ALL BOOKS 20% OFF. Posted on October 6, 2025 by Byron Borger Thanks to those who enjoyed that last BookNotes — including pre-ordering everything from the (now just released) new Wendell Berry novel or the latest Jan Karon ....

11/21/2025

Join us this week on The Wholehearted Households Podcast as we learn about God’s faithfulness to his promises in the book of Joshua, get equipped to start extending the hospitality of God in our families through “relationship mapping,” and ground ourselves in God’s promises through a time of breath prayer.

New episodes drop every Monday! May you and your family be blessed as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart. 🧡

11/14/2025

'Jesus Loves the Little Children, All the Children of the World' is reaching so many families this holiday season!

Author Tara Hackney's local Christian radio station is giving these as Christmas gifts for their kids club. What a perfect read for the kids in your life and ministry!