“Come and listen, all who fear God, and I will tell what He has done for me. I cried out to Him with my mouth, and praise was on my tongue.” Psalm 66:16 If I don’t tell you soon, I may burst. I feel as if I’ve been keeping a secret from you, and […]
For the audio lover, click the player below to listen to today’s post read to you by me. We have so many Christmas traditions in our home. Many are small, but size doesn’t matter. My children are quick to remind me if we are in danger of not checking off our imaginary list. They […]
I begin the Christmas season and the month of December excited for the slow unwrapping of Advent. The anticipation builds as I day by day, unwrap and reveal a new piece of the Christmas story. December gives birth to slow, reflective thoughtfulness. Or crazy, insane, and frantic. Seems there is little in between. I tend to […]
“‘Someday,” said Miles, “I’ll find a way to do something important.’ Winnie nodded. That was what she wanted. “The way I see it, ” Miles went on, “it’s no good hiding yourself away, like Pa and lots of other people. And it’s no good just thinking of your own pleasure, either. People got to do […]
I think we all want to give gifts that matter and last beyond Christmas morning. This isn’t the first time I’ve written about this topic. I wrote a post a few years ago, 15 Non-Toy Gift Ideas To Give Kids At Christmas. It’s worth revisiting. Especially in light of all we now know about the screen […]
For those who prefer audio, you can listen to the podcast of this post by clicking this link. He burst through the back door out of breath. “Mom! Dad! Can I walk up to Walgreens? Please they are all waiting for me at the front door.” We looked out the door and confirmed several kids, […]
“Truth is ever to be found in simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things.” Isaac Newton The door chimed my entrance as the acetone fumes welcomed me inside. “May I help you?” “Yes, I’d like a pedicure please.” “Pick your color.” Red. Red is all I wanted. You know how many shades […]
