My mom always wove learning and learning about God into everyday conversations. So how can we do that with the upcoming holidays this month? Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day don’t exactly overflow with spiritual applications. Or do they? … Continue reading →
It’s holiday time, or perhaps just the weekend. The kids are home. Structure is out the window and free time is on the menu is lovely large doses. What a blessing! Or, perhaps not. Perhaps at your place free time brings her … Continue reading →
For me, this has been one of my best Christmases ever, though at first glance you probably wouldn’t have guessed it: My daughter’s family lives in North Carolina, and they spent Christmas with her husband’s family again – where there … Continue reading →
Did your family participate in the 25 Books for Christmas fun this year? Crystal Bowman posted about it here. I posted about a spin on the same idea for older kids. Now what? Maybe you have lots of new books … Continue reading →
One of my favorite songs sung by one of my favorite people … Merry Christmas, everyone! Love is born!
Continue reading →I can’t remember a Christmas I didn’t put out decorations of some kind. Some years I put them out with a certain excitement and anticipation of something wonderful. Other years I was less enthusiastic, decorating more out of obligation than … Continue reading →