My Valentine

“Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.”  – Proverbs 8:34   What do I get the man beyond my dreams?  The one who has filled my undeserving heart so completely.  Do I prepare a special meal, or buy him chocolates? No, they won’t do.  Perhaps […]

A Worthy Resolution

“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” ~Ephesians 1:17 NIV A week ago, we wanted time to slow down so we could hold on to the moments with family and friends for […]

Ruining Christmas

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:17 NIV It was the same thing year after year.   My little sister and I would get up early on Christmas morning to sneak a peek at the gifts under the tree, […]

To Clean or Not To Clean

“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great his is love for those who fear him.” Psalm 103: 11   It is our turn to host my side of the family’s Christmas Eve festivities.  We’re talking upwards of 35+ people for dinner. You know what that means–planning, prepping, decorating, cooking–the list […]

Birthdays

“From birth I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.” – Psalm 22:10 (NIV) This is a busy time of year for birthdays in our family.  The younger ones are eager to celebrate their annual milestone in full party fashion, while the older ones claim, “It’s just another day.” and […]