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Family & Neighborly Joy: Simple Acts of Kindness and Togetherness This Christmas
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another: and all the more as you see the Day approaching." - Hebrews 10:24-25 Have you ever noticed how the smallest gestures can completely transform someone's entire day? There's something almost magical about Christmas that amplifies the power of simple kindness: turning a plate of homemade cookies into a br

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 15, 20255 min read


Small Seeds, Big Blessings: How Little Acts of Service Can Make a Huge Difference
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." - Matthew 25:40 Here's the thing about kindness: it's like throwing a pebble into a still pond. You see that first splash, but what you don't see are all the ripples spreading out, touching shores you never imagined. One small act of service doesn't just help one person for one moment. It creates a chain reaction of blessing that can literally change someone's ent

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 15, 20255 min read


Welcoming Christ into Your Home: Daily Practices for Peace, Gratitude, and Connection
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." - Joshua 24:15 Picture this: you wake up Christmas morning, and instead of feeling that familiar knot of holiday stress in your stomach, you feel... peace. Real peace. The kind that doesn't depend on whether the turkey turns out perfectly or if Uncle Bob starts his political rants again. What if this Christmas season could be different? What if your home could become a place where Christ's presence is so real, so tangible, tha

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 15, 20255 min read


The Heart of Christmas: Christian Foundations to Help You Through the Holiday Season
"And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." - Matthew 1:21 Here's the truth that changes everything about Christmas: This isn't just a season of traditions, tinsel, and turkey dinners, it's the celebration of God breaking into our messy, beautiful, sometimes overwhelming world to remind us that we are deeply, unconditionally loved. If you're feeling the weight of the holidays right now, you're not alone. Ma

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 15, 20256 min read


From Stress to Peace: Navigating Holiday Loneliness and Overwhelm with FA Memphis & Boundless Support
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, right? So why do so many of us find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or even lonely during this season? If you're nodding your head right now, you're not alone. The truth is, the gap between holiday expectations and reality can leave us feeling more isolated than connected, more anxious than peaceful. At First Assembly Memphis and through our Boundless Online Church, we see this every year. Families

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 10, 20255 min read
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