Every year as I clean up our Christmas and begin putting decor and toys away, I feel a twinge of regret. No matter how strong we start December with Advent activities, special Christmas books, and traditions that encourage my children … Read More
Christmas Prayer
“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The … Read More
Hanukkah is called The Feast of Light
Hanukkah is called The Festival of Light and is remembered annually with sweet treats, 8 days of gift-giving, and 8 days of lighting candles on the menorah. My family celebrates this meaningful holiday every year, with greasy latkes and doughnuts … Read More
His Tradition Keepers
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 Have you ever seen the musical, … Read More
Encouragement for Moms Christmas Greeting
“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Read More
Behold: You Hold Wonder in Your Hands, Mama
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 NKJV Every childhood year I can remember, my family began December 23rd exclaiming, “It’s … Read More
“Little Sacrifices” this Christmas
Recently I was very sick with a virus. Day-in and day-out my body ached and groaned as I tried to fight through the sickness. After about six days, my symptoms started to subside. Just as my illness was leaving me, … Read More
Candy Cane Cheesecake
The first hint of snow makes me think of peppermint and chocolate, in my coffee but also in my dessert. Growing up in New Jersey means that I know good New York style cheesecake! I mention that because there are … Read More
Mom to Mom Tara D.
Precious Mama, Are you feeling like you’ve failed before Christmas has even begun this year? Are you like me? Presents still unwrapped (even unpurchased), cookies unbaked, to-do lists unchecked? While feeling overwhelmed by the things I have not had time … Read More
Mom Tips: Christmas Week Four
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 The Wise Woman … Read More
Prophecy of the Messiah
“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” Luke 1:32-33 … Read More