Why This Simple Tradition Beats Every Toy Under the Tree

Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft Join Arnie Cole, Laura Coppinger, and Matt Coppinger for a special Christmas episode of Spiritually Fit Today as they discuss meaningful family traditions, the importance of Scripture in the home, and how to keep Christ at the center of your holiday celebrations. This week’s verse focus is John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas—Emmanuel, God with us. Laura and Matt, parents to seven adopted foster children and four biological children, share practical ways to involve every age in family traditions so no one feels left out. From one-on-one Christmas shopping trips to nightly blessings inspired by Numbers 6, they offer heartfelt ideas for building connection and faith in a large family. Discover how even the youngest children can participate in memorizing Scripture and how these practices shape a Christ-centered family culture. Take action with the 4 R’s: Read: Open your Bible to John 1:14 and Numbers 6:24-26. Read these verses together as a family. Reflect: Consider how Jesus’ presence changes your home and how you can make Him the focus of your celebrations. Respond: Pray, “God, be with us. Write your witness into our family rhythms. Make our home a place where presence looks like love. Amen.” Reveal: Choose a family tradition or act of kindness that demonstrates Christ’s love to others this Christmas. For questions or to connect, email Arnie Cole at [email protected]. Keywords: Christmas family traditions, John 1:14, Numbers 6 blessing, Christ-centered home, Scripture memory, foster adoption, large family Christmas, Christian parenting, holiday faith, Arnie Cole, Laura Coppinger, Matt Coppinger, Back to the Bible, Christmas devotional, Bible reading plan, Christian family podcast