Christmas Camp Out
One of the boy's favorite Christmas traditions was camping out in the den. Mid-evening, we'd sometimes make a tent that opened towards the TV so they could watch their favorite Christmas movies as they fell asleep. Other times, we'd just let them roll out their...
Shhh! It’s Anonymous
Growing up, my dad often helped others anonymously, especially elderly people living nearby. My favorite excursion involved waking up at the break of dawn and dropping off an anonymous gift (fruit, firewood, or another need) on a porch step before the recipient...
Six Gifts To Give the Hurting
Do you know someone who has lost a loved one this year? Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 Christmas is a joyous season but for many it can be a very lonely, tear-filled month. Below are some ideas on ways we...
Creating Family Traditions
It's never too late to begin a new family tradition! Back in 2008, and again last year, I shared this post, so if it seems familiar—it is, but new readers have joined us since last December. (Welcome!) Now, with two granddaughters and a grandson, Brian and I are...
Joining the $5.00 Experiment
“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” -Mother Teresa Care to join me for a little experiment this week? If so, let's go! Purchase a 5.00 gift card of your choice (mine will be Starbucks) Pray, asking God to lead us to a...
Our Gift to God
What to give Jesus for His birthday? When the boys were younger, we'd bake a birthday cake for Him and at other times we'd create new ways to give Jesus a gift, i.e., buying for someone in need, or we'd all write out our gift (being more patient with others, an...
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