Don’t believe the lie that God won’t give us more than we can handle
Our family has been under heavy attack over the last several weeks. We are tired, spent, and somewhat shaken. The enemy has used many tactics against us, and we are rallying right now. The enemy has attacked through health. We’ve been attacked through broken and hurting relationships. We’ve been attacked through daily choices. We’ve been attacked […]
Create An Intentional Christmas
The creaking chains of the bench swing played in rhythm to the steady pulse of the staple gun as I thumbed through a book. My dad worked at a consistent pace to secure the oversized, colorful bulbs to the roof. Hours later my sisters and I stood back to admire his labor. Each bulb a […]
God Bless Our Christmas
I must start right out by telling you that Hannah Hall is my friend. Because of that, you may think my review below is biased, but really it’s not biased because…well, it’s just not, and you have to trust me. We’ve built that by now, haven’t we? In May I attended the Blue Ridge […]
When I Want To Take Away My Child’s Pain
A word, a sentence, a look is all it takes to arouse a fear lying dormant in the heart. “Mom, I can’t bend at my knees. I think my leg is swelling up again.” Fears in my heart rubbed the sleep from their eyes. “I’m sure your knee isn’t swelling. You are probably a little […]
Who Bears Your Burdens?
As I sit in the quiet of the morning, I’m thankful I don’t bear the weight of the burdens I carry. This verse is timely for me, as the past few days and weeks have felt more than I can bear. How about you? Can you relate? What burdens your heart today? I pray you […]
A Hands-On Way To Teach Children The True Meaning Of Christmas
The green and red plastic totes from the attic made their annual appearance in the family room. Artificial garland peeked through the cracks of those worn boxes in need of replacing. Opening each one was like finding my favorite sweatshirt, coffee mug, and fuzzy blanket. Comfort and familiarity enveloped us. Treasures of memories […]
