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
Thanksgiving Turkey Enchiladas
Thanksgiving is such a special time of year. It’s a time to pause during the craziness of life and reflect on everything we have to be thankful for and all the blessings God has given us. Many of us celebrate … Read More
A Heart Overflowing with Thanksgiving
“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night…” Psalms 92:1-2 A wise Christian woman once told me that, in life, God comes … Read More
Bountiful Harvest
“Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will praise you forever..” Psalm 79:13 Precious Mom, When I think about Thanksgiving, two words come to mind: Bountiful harvest. Bountiful means a large or abundant quantity. Harvest is the product … Read More
Giving Thanks as an Act of Faith
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” … Read More