I find myself needing to remember this quote from Bob Hope today. It’s so easy to complicate Christmas. Perhaps you could use the reminder also. When we recall Christmas past, the simplest things – not the greatest things- give off the greatest glow of happiness. May your week overflow…
After sharing the Wordless book and Christmas ornaments project yesterday, I thought it would be a fabulous Friday to offer My Friend Jesus The Gospel for Kids Book Review and Giveaway! Now you know I love giving things away if you’ve been around here any time at all. (Speaking of-…
Does anyone else remember Wordless books from Sunday School? My mom carried a small cardboard one in her purse for a time when I was little. I was fascinated because the gold page was actually shiny gold and not just yellow. So what do the Wordless book and Christmas ornaments…
Last week, I posted a prayer for when I can’t sleep. Quickly I realized I’m not alone in the occasional battle I have with sleep issues. Many times I read the Psalms when I am having trouble sleeping or I mentally recite every Bible passage I have in my…
You are not a number. Has anyone ever made you think you were? Have you ever thought you didn’t matter to anyone…especially to God? Today I just wanted to tell you…and remind myself… God creates masterpieces- art of a form we can’t always comprehend. You are fearfully and wonderfully made…….
Just in time for Christmas I am super excited to announce a $1000 Visa gift card giveaway! Financial pressure mounds for many people during and around Christmas time and some of my incredible Christian blogging friends have united to offer this giveaway. Special thanks to FaithWorks Financial for making this…
While Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many, hurting hearts at Christmas deepen with difficulty. Friends and family have suffered loss and grieve for loved ones. Memories from easier times or better yesterdays dance vividly in imaginations around the holidays. The most High God chases after us, pursuing…
But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19 For each of my children, the day of their birth is captured in my mind like no other date on the calendar. I can tell you the hospital, the style of the room, every person in the room…
Sometimes I wonder what it must have been like to be the mother of the Son of God. I mean, can you imagine? I can’t. I try and then my brain just goes whacko with the sheer energy of attempting to comprehend it. Unto us a son is given…….
A Prayer for When I Can’t Sleep Dear Father, I can’t sleep. I’m tossing and turning. Again. I’m so thankful You never grow weary And You never sleep. I’m thankful that You are here with me right now, Even when my mind won’t stop churning… And my head won’t stop…
And so the list making has begun. A list of names to whom we are giving gifts. A list of family memory-making activities. A list of baking to do. A list of ingredients to buy. While the lists keep me organized and help me not to leave anyone out,one…
While I hadn’t seen her face for several years, my heart dropped when I met the eyes of my old friend. She’d been hurt. Her eyes reflected the sorrow. While I knew she was glad to see me, a part of my heart ached as I felt the aftershock of…
