Tweet It is a good thing that we celebrate Christmas for twelve days. . .because we were all sick for the first day. If you follow my Facebook page, you know we’ve been dealing with what appears to be influenza. …
Tweet Historically, we’ve not been a big visiting Santa Claus family. Early in our marriage, we were actually pretty anti Santa. We were (rightfully) worried about teaching our children wrongly about Christmas, we did not like the idea of lying …
Tweet Saturday was our day to decorate for Christmas. It was, quite possibly our only chance. Like most of you, our December is a whirlwind. So, in the midst of other errands, Dakotapastor called me Saturday morning and let me …
Tweet Advent, the preparatory, repentant season of the church year immediately preceding Christmas, begins on Sunday. I love advent. I love the hymns, with their haunting broodiness that hints at the hope to come. (you really do want to click …
Tweet It is still Christmas here! While many promote the 12 days of Christmas as the days leading up to Christmas, the proper practice is to celebrate the 12 days following Christmas, culminating in the Feast of the Epiphany. So, …
Tweet It is New Year’s resolution time. Usually I resolve to not make resolutions. I know that any resolution that calls for me to eat less and exercise more is going to end in failure on my part. Unless exercise …
Tweet I took a little “blogcation” did you notice? I did. Though I missed spending time here, sharing and encouraging you, I also enjoyed some precious moments with my family. Those moments were priceless. Warm, enriching, church celebrations. Cooking special holiday meals. …
Tweet In honor of the DVD and Blu Ray release of Dolphin Tale, I have been given a DVD copy to give away to one of my awesome readers! This is a quick one though, I want you to get …
Tweet During the Christmas season I get sidetracked. A lot. Those who know me personally should not be surprised. I take on a lot of activities and say “yes” to more than I should. As a result, occasions come up …
Tweet Yes, we all want to save a buck or two. I’m far from being an extreme couponer, yet I manage to save about 25% off of my grocery bill each week. I feed eight hungry people, so that savings …
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