Christmas Every Day of the Year
Remember this post from Monday? Children were singing Jingle Bells and handing out little trinkets to all the residents. I didn't know a smile could stretch across a face with such grace as it did on Mrs. White that afternoon, but a sigh soon escaped her notice. ...
Capturing Ordinary Moments
Yes, it's December. It's cold. It may even be snowy where you are (I'm envious!) but regardless of your location, it's the perfect time to bundle up, grab a basket, and head outdoors to search for things to create a holiday table centerpiece. Pine cones...
Hebrews 13:16 in Action
There are a multitude of ways for us to sacrificially give to others this season. A few ideas we may want to consider: Heifer International (Hunger and Poverty) Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child (it's not too late to build a box online) Samaritan's Purse...
The Best Reason Yet to Send Christmas Cards!
One simple way to integrate intercessory prayer during the season is to pray for those who send us Christmas cards. I'd love to hear your ideas on specific ways we can pray for them. A few that come to mind: For their spiritual development—something...
Simple Ways to Share Christ this Christmas
This past week, while finishing up some last minute shopping, I was struck by how relieved surprised pedestrians seemed when I came to a complete stop for them AND smiled in the process. Such a simple gesture. Why wouldn't I always do that? Sigh! The pedestrians...
When God Re-Gifts for His Glory
Her name was Mrs. Adele White. She'd been invited to her son's home for a visit in SC. Up until then, the only home she'd known was an Andy Griffith-like town in VA. He picked her up as promised, but instead of taking her to his home he dropped her off at the local...







