This holiday season our home became Animal Planet. I wanted to tell you sooner, but had to keep everything under wraps. We were hiding Christmas surprises for families we love. We kept an adorable American Eskimo pup for the four days before Christmas. That’s when...
Our mailbox has been filling with Christmas cards, and we normally wait until December 25 to open them all. But I accidentally opened one card. Well, maybe it wasn’t an accident. The beautiful writing. The heartfelt honesty. The confessional truth. The words stirred...
Jesus promised the “abundant” life in John 10:10. Sometimes during the holidays, I feel life is too abundant. Too many things to buy. Too many projects to tackle. Too many dinners and parties and gatherings and gifts. Too much to do, too little time. But perhaps when...
Looking for a $4 stocking stuffer that fills the heart with hope? A gentle gift that reminds friends that they’re loved… Here are 7 Ideas for Hopeful Holiday Gifts: 1. Looking for a simple gift idea for someone who cares for your kids at church? Grab a $4 copy of...
My parents ensured I stayed far, far away from Halloween. Maybe you had similar parents. If you didn’t, then us non-trick-or-treaters must seem strange to you. Our family lived in remote areas far away from other houses or kids, so I was somewhat removed from the...
