Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast
Turning hearts toward home
U.S. Air Date: November 27, 2009
Blessing Your Family at Christmastime
With Christmas around the corner, Dr. Bill Maier presents a lighthearted montage of stories, music and memories to help listeners get in to the spirit of the holiday season.
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Eliminate the stress and anxiety of the Christmas rush and keep attuned to the true spirit of the season with these simple suggestions from Sharon Hanby-Robie.
Today's resources
- Broadcast CD: Blessing Your Family at Christmastime
- Book: Redeeming the Season: Simple Ideas for a Memorable and Meaningful Christmas
- Book: A Parents' Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children
- Book: The Smart Stepfamily
- Button: It's OK, Wish Me a Merry Christmas
- G. Harvey 2009 Lithograph: Yosemite's Sentinel
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Guest Biography
Dr. Bill Maier hosts the national "Weekend Magazine" radio program and the "Family Minute with Dr. Bill Maier." He frequently fills in for Dr. James Dobson on the "Focus on the Family" daily broadcast and hosts Focus' television feature, which airs on local TV newscasts across the country. He also acts as a media spokesperson for Focus on a variety of family-related issues. Dr. Maier lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Lisa, and three children.
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