Take a break from the busy world and rest in these simple devotionals. Reside in his steadfast love while reading about his love.
Christmas time is a season of beauty and hope for many people. We celebrate this season with beauty; decorations, food, family, friends, and traditions. We also celebrate this season with hope. Little children hope for their favorite present. Adults hope for some magical rest. For some, the season is anything but beautiful and filled with […]
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Let me set the stage. My home is cold right now. The furnace once again isn’t working. I’m longing for the days when we had a wood-burning stove and lived in a tiny house nestled in the woods. Our home now sits on a hill and is struck by harsh winds from all sides, much
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Christmas is the celebration of our Savior, Jesus Christ’s birth. Yet it is only a foretaste of what is to come. This Christmas Eve Box tradition emphasizes this reality for children.
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As moms, we strive to set the tone for a memorable, even magical Christmas for our children. We understand the importance of the memories we are making with them. For many of us, the holidays usher in joy, excitement, and anticipation. For others, the holidays induce panic, stress, and maybe even the pressure for perfection.
Good Tidings of Great Joy – The Hope we Find in Christmas Read More »
Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A time filled with events, food, gifts, laughter, and many traditions. Traditions are a funny thing-it’s something you don’t really consider (at least I didn’t) until you embark on the journey of parenthood. How does a tradition become just that? Does this mean that every year
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Article was written by Jodi Welch Christmas has ALWAYS been my favorite time of year. It still is but there were a few years I struggled as it brought memories of great loss also. You see I love Christmas because it tells the greatest story ever told. Jesus came to earth as a baby to
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He sees many things, but does not observe them; his ears are open, but he does not hear. Isaiah 42:20 ESV Christmas: a joyous time of year with all the fun, food, and traditions. It is said to be the most wonderful time of the year! However, let’s be real for a moment and talk
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How do we find Christmas peace amidst the chaos of an ever present to-do list and expectations of the season? How do we find Jesus and press into Him more?
Christmas time is full of excitement, traditions, and gifts. Amidst all the hustle and bustle of the holidays I try to slow my kids down to intentionally think of others. We do this by dropping off cookies at the neighbors’ houses and hosting friends and family for game nights. But one of my favorite traditions
I feel like turning thirty has allowed a side of me that’s always been there (nerdy, kind of quirky) to be set free. I don’t think this is just the magic number of thirty. For years in my twenties, and teen years, I wrestled with a deep desire to be known, but a fear that
Presence Over Presents Read More »