The countdown is on. We are less than a week away from Christmas morning. The next six days can easily be filled with a myriad of stresses and emotions. Several weeks ago, at the beginning of December, I heard Amy Grant’s song “I Need a Silent Night” on the radio
What comes to mind when I state: God wants to speak to you. Do you believe the statement to be true? Do you wonder why He wants to talk to you? Do you jump to the conclusion that you’ve done something wrong? Do you wish He would speak louder or
We are now living “the most wonderful time of the year!” The Christmas season really is a time when we experience joy, excitement, anticipation, fun, and delight. We also endure budget woes, family tension, unmet expectations, and frustration from waiting in yet another line. In addition, we could be dealing
Due to a variety of reasons that I don’t need to list, my sweet Pastor husband and I decided to finally update our Christmas tree. We’ve had a twelve-foot tree for a little over 20 years. It has served us well, but in the last couple of years we’ve done
Social media has become a questionable activity. It’s a well-known time waster. Since we’ve just come through the elections, we know that lies and propaganda abound in social media. There are ads that encourage us to buy things we don’t need, and arguments that erupt from strongly voiced opinions. But
Sparks of gratitude often come unexpectedly, even when you are on the lookout for them! As revealed by a random comment that caught me off guard a couple of weeks ago, at our church’s trunk or treat event for Halloween. Since my sweet Pastor husband and I recently returned from
I’m not a time-slotted schedule keeper, but I do have a general mental plan for how I want each week to play out. When I encounter a day with a surprise open afternoon, I get giddy deciding how best to use my time. My schedule recently provided me with a
Do you ever find yourself thinking those who do bigger things for God have a better grasp of worship? For example, when you hear a talented singer belt out a song of praise that moves your spirit, do you wish you could worship like her? Or when you encounter a
True confessions: I like scrolling social media. Don’t judge me, but I enjoy checking in throughout the day and seeing what others have deemed “post worthy.” Admittedly, I roll my eyes at many things or hit the unfollow button. And I am continually amazed over the quotes people post. Many
I want you to know there are things I do with the best intentions that flop. The year my sweet Pastor husband learned he was gluten intolerant, I set out to create him his own delicious Thanksgiving dessert. It looked beautiful, just like the picture! He swallowed one bite, and
