Re-Gifting the Beautiful Gift of the Gospel
No greater gift exists than the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the very definition of Christmas. [Tweet "The gospel is the good news of gracious acceptance. -Tim Keller"] As mentioned in last week's post, there seems to be a softness to one's soul this time of year....
Re-Gifting the Fragrance of Forgiveness
"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” -Mark Twain Fragrances during the Christmas season can evoke a mix of emotions, even unexpected ones. One whiff of vintage vinyl and I become ten years old all over again, upstairs...
Re-Gifting the Gift of Grace this Christmas
Who can forget the episode of Seinfeld when Dr. Tim Whately is accused of re-gifting a label maker to Jerry? It's true that re-gifting is often frowned upon but some gifts are just meant to be given more than once. Over the next few weeks, I hope you'll join me as we...
Meaningful Words Begin With Living A Meaningful Life
Living a meaningful life is a worthy pursuit, wouldn't you say? But exactly how does one define "meaningful"? For me, it goes something like this: Embracing the eternal {God, relationships, the gospel} so tightly, so fully, that the temporal {"stuff", foolish...
Here’s my New Writing Nook! Where is Yours?
Would you like to see my new writing nook? Perhaps you remember my last one. It was located on the second floor of our hundred-year-old home and although I loved it I do not miss the constant traffic whizzing by. When we decided to move to the country I realized I may...
Why We Need A Place to Pray {& How to Find it}
It's no secret that we can pray in any place we choose but there's something {at least for me} about having a dedicated space that helps me to stay focused on God and His Word. Moving into a smaller home forced us to downsize in every way, especially when it came to...
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