J is for Jesus
Many of you may be familiar with the legend of the candy cane, but I did not know this story when I was raising my children. I wish I had—but now I can share the story with my grandkids. With … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Holiday
Wonderful Counselor
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. Since most of my friends know this, they either feed my passion or tease me about it. Either way, I relish the four weeks of Advent as a time of joyful expectation … Continue reading →
The Solution to Fear
I don’t know a person who at some time in their lives was not afraid of the dark. Even if one isn’t normally afraid when the lights go out, if they were lost in a dark, unfamiliar place and couldn’t … Continue reading →
Advent Calendar Ideas
Thanksgiving and Black Friday are now behind us. There are 29 days until Christmas is here. How do we decide what is important and what is not as this holy day approaches? What message will our children read between the … Continue reading →
Getting Ready for Advent
Advent. The word means “coming” or “arrival.” Throughout the Old Testament, God promised to send his anointed one, the Messiah, to save his people. Throughout long years of oppression, the people waited. But when Jesus arrived, most missed him. And … Continue reading →
Happy Thanksgiving
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Today is Thanksgiving Day—a day to reflect on our many blessings and give thanks to the Lord for His faithfulness. Wouldn’t it be great if … Continue reading →