The Lord chose to reveal himself to us through a story --a story that actively shapes us the more we study and understand it. But it's not only the gospel narratives that we see in scripture that can shape us --all stories have a profound ability to cast us in their image. The question is, what kind of stories are we listening to? As moms, why should we be particularly thoughtful about the stories that are defining our family culture? Not in a way that is fearful, but in a way that helps us to glory in the best story ever told?As we head into the Christmas season, what are some particularly sweet stories and books we might share with our families? What traditions, old and new, might we enjoy together that will help us to reflect on the mystery of what God has done for us?Listen in for an uplifting conversation with Leah Nicklaus, a homeschooling mama of five sweet and wild boys. Her family lives in Iowa where they are involved in their local church and community. Leah is passionate about beautiful books that point us to the gospel message, nourish our minds, and reveal what is good, true, and beautiful. You can follow her on Instagram at @lovingleadinglittles.Check out Leah's top Christmas book recommendations here:Picture Books:The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria HoustonThe Christmas Promise by Alison MitchellRoom for a Little One by Martin WaddellThe Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell HuntMortimer's Christmas Manger by Karma WilsonChristmas books by Jan BrettChapter Books:A Tree for Peter by Kate SeredyThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis