It's frantic and it's push and shove To get it done in time The only chance for standing still Is in the check-out line. "Chargin' into the Holidays" from the musical, One Quiet Night Here we are, Christmas Eve ... and perhaps you are making your last minute dash to buy and bake. If so, you're probably not alone. If my Facebook feed is any indication, today will be filled with rushing to finish everything on the ever-present list. I have a few items left on my list as well. May ... [Read More]
5 Ways to Shine Bright this Christmas
It's here ... the final countdown. Christmas is just five days away. It's easy to spend these last few days wrapped up in the execution of the plans we've been making for the past few weeks. And while there is nothing wrong with perfect Christmas meals, beautifully wrapped packages, and festive get-togethers, maybe you want something a little more for this year. Maybe you're an Advent failure whose calendar is still on December 8th. (I can relate.) Maybe you forgot to get an angel off ... [Read More]
Great Provider excerpt from When God Draws Near devotions
Sharing one of the devotions from When God Draws Near: the story of redemption. Free download ... go ahead and get your copy now! Great Provider Reading: Psalm 23 We have a seven-year-old nephew and, as my husband says, “His want-er isn’t broken.” He can open any catalog, watch any commercial, or walk down the aisles of any store and share the litany of all his wants. Of course, most of our want-ers are broken either, are they? We’ve got our own Christmas lists. They may not be full of ... [Read More]
The Reality of the Nativity
20 children shot and killed in an elementary school in Connecticut. 22 children stabbed at a primary school in China. As moms we hug tighter the children in our own homes. And we wonder at the evil, the brokenness, the sin. Our hearts break at the tragic loss, ache for the moms who will spend Christmas morning mourning. We echo the words of Longfellow, And in despair I bowed my head, "There is no peace on earth, " I said. "For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to ... [Read More]
I’m an Advent Failure!
Every year I have grandiose plans for Advent. Books to read, activities to complete, prayers to write. And every year one of two things happen: I don’t get started until December 10th . . . OR . . . by December 10th I’ve missed so many days I am ready to give up. For the past few years I’ve owned my Advent failures and determined not to attempt so much and instead slow and be still more. Instead of adding to my December calendar, I subtract. I write less and expect less—of myself and of ... [Read More]
Using Scripture in Your Christmas Decor
I'm over at Do Not Depart today sharing about how we incorporate Scripture into our holiday decorations. I'd love for you to join me there today for some simple ideas! And a few other reminders: 50% off code for the Redeemed Christmas Doormat is good through Saturday! Use code DOORMAT50 to get yours for just $15! 10 Great Gift Ideas for Guys ... From calendars to shaving kits, these are some classic gifts for the guys on your list! Leave a comment on this review of Karen Ehman's ... [Read More]
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