Dear Stressed-out Christmas mama, Oh precious maker of Christmas magic; you who thoughtfully chose gifts, decorate cookies, hang garland, applaud at Christmas pageants, hang out at the grocery store more than your own kitchen, and fearfully watch your checking balance dwindle; I promise you that what you’ve done is enough. It is enough. You can […]
Christmas
Why I am trying so hard to avoid the “S” word this Christmas….
And no, it’s not that “S” word!!! (although I do try to avoid that one too! 😉 ) Nor is it Santa (although who knew that word could be quite so controversial in certain circles!!) No, the “S” word that I am trying so hard to avoid this year is the word…..SHOULD. Does any of […]
A Time of Rest in a Season of Stress
I fully intended to post this week about the Write It, Learn It, Live It Bible Study Method for kids. I feel so passionate about that and want to further explore ways to help our kids learn the Bible, and yet every time I sit down to post I find myself staring at a white […]
Day 22: The Day that Changed Everything
The Great I AM in human skin, the world would never be the same again.
Day 21: We don't need a feel good Christmas; we need Christ
We don’t need Santa; we need a Savior. We don’t need more presents; we need the fulfillment of God’s promises. We don’t need ho-ho-ho; we need Hosanna.