Each new day is a gift from God. Another opportunity to worship Him by serving the ones we love. Our husbands, our children, anyone God has placed within our sphere of influence. As 2016 comes to an end, we’re presented with the gift of a new year. Another 365 days to worship God as we […]

Dear Friend, Five days until Christmas!!! Can you believe it? Hopefully your shopping list is getting checked off and you can find time to sip on a warm drink and rest before the big celebration. How are you holding up? How is your heart? This time of year, it’s beautiful but it’s busy and can […]

It was the craziest thing. We packed the box just as we had every year. However, when we opened it again on this particular year, something important was missing. Our little manger scene was beautiful, and we set it up every year in the living room. It had it’s own special table on which to […]

I’d rather fast forward past the holidays this year. Bah humbug. The holiday season is meant to be an exciting, wonderful time. Except when it isn’t. Friend, if you are not feeling the joy of the holiday season, you aren’t alone. Depression and sadness often hit during the holiday season. Whether due to grief, loss, […]

You can ask almost anyone if they have a great Christmas memory and more than likely they immediately start to smile. Christmas is, of course, the most joyous holiday we celebrate each year. If you ask me that question, I’m certain I could rattle off a story or two. But one of my favorite things […]

The Christmas tunes were blaring as I rolled home from Black Friday shopping. My car was loaded with purchases for loved ones, and I was satiated in both spirit and stomach. Thus, I was feeling deeply blessed. As I pulled to the stop light mere miles from where my warm home awaited me, I saw […]

The last thing we all need during the holidays is one more thing to add to the to-do list, right? I don’t know about you, but I’m heading into the holidays already feeling a bit frayed and frazzled. Don’t get me wrong, I want to be the mom who does all of the fun things […]

Have you ever wondered how to pull off having a Christ-Centered Christmas? I have, and let’s face it, in today’s culture it is really hard!  From the moment Thanksgiving is over, we are plagued with distractions that take us away from the real meaning of Christmas.   If we want to have a Christmas that is […]

(Please note, I was given a copy of The Shepherd’s Treasure to review, but the opinions expressed are all my own.) Christmas is filled with magic and wonder for children.  Before having kids of my own, I dreamed of an elaborate holiday and the memories we would make together.  Fast forward six years and two […]

The traditions we build as a family is where the fabric of our lives are woven. From the quirks we have, to the laughs we share to the paths we choose later in life, it’s all founded in our home; that heart to heart connection between a unit of people brought together by divine design. […]

Tis’ the season for twinkling lights, sparkling tress and the annual Christmas card.  It brings me joy to see children growing and the families that have my heart doing well. I’m going to be honest and say that while I love the cards that grace my mail box, I dread the process of creating my […]