Christmas In My Home and Heart
By Robin McGraw
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Step into the home and heart of Robin McGraw at Christmastime!
Robin McGraw conveys her favorite aspects of Christmas—Christmas in My Home, Christmas in My Neighborhood, Christmas in My Thoughts, and Christmas in My Heart—and invites you to share in the beauty of the season. This Christmas, celebrate with Robin and her family, and experience the joy found in creating and sharing traditions, the hope we can have throughout all circumstances, and the delight to be found in giving to those in need.
Robin McGraw
Robin McGraw, #1 New York Times best-selling author, has been married to TV talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw for over thirty years. His viewers have embraced Robin—whether she's discussing herexperiences as a mother and wife or dealing with issues that women facein their lives.
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Christmas In My Home and Heart - Robin McGraw
Christmas In My Home and Heart
Copyright © 2009 by Robin McGraw
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Contents
CHRISTMAS IN MY HOME
Creating Memories and Celebrating the Season
CHRISTMAS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD
Creating and Spreading Hospitality
CHRISTMAS IN MY THOUGHTS
Cherishing Memories with Loved Ones
CHRISTMAS IN MY SERVICE TO OTHERS
Reaching Out to Others in Need
CHRISTMAS IN MY HEART
Drawing Near to God
CHRISTMAS
IN MY
HOME
CREATING MEMORIES and
CELEBRATING THE SEASON
2Christmas is such an amazing time of the year. It doesn’t matter what’s going on in life, I still get so excited! I think it’s the anticipation of all the season’s festivities: putting up decorations; going to parties and get-togethers; creating special family moments; and of course my favorites, the shopping and all of the fabulous food!
As much fun as I have with all of those things, it’s always important for me to spend time in deep introspection as the year draws to a close. Time reflecting on the year’s events, both good and bad, puts my heart in the right place to be thankful for the blessings in my life. It’s a time of