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…
She really does have well-behaved children. Oh.my.word. That dress looks like it was tailor made for her! He deserved that promotion; I wish I had his ability. The comparison game is such a deadly one. The proverbial grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. We play…
When life kicks you in the seat of the pants, or skirt, as the case may be, being prepared to fight back is critical. Each day in my daughter’s daily battle against MPS, our family fights discouragement. The battle is so magnificent that any “small” victory is hugely celebrated….
Hey Friends! Welcome to our regularly-scheduled Whimsical Wednesday. I’m running a tad late on posting the linkup, but I sure hope you’ll participate. As it is the WEEK BEFORE (can you believe that?) Thanksgiving, I wanted to be sure you have the roundup of Thanksgiving activities for kids we’ve provided!…
You may have guessed this yesterday! Â Â Our family is going through a busy season and with the holiday season quickly approaching, I’m expecting the busyness to expand. Of course we want to maintain balance and prioritize appropriately, but I truly believe that there are seasons of busyness that God purposefully…
A Prayer for When Life is Busy Lord Jesus, Thank you for the gift of life. Each season is special and beautiful in Your timing And I praise you, Jesus, for teaching me to embrace each one. In the midst of this current season of busyness, I desperately need the…
