Fresh Starts
Leading up to the start of a new year, some people begin making New Year’s resolutions: to eat better, to exercise, to stop smoking or to lose weight. We are looking for the promise that a fresh start brings. Just … Continue reading →
A Good Friend
I am a Mentor for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). MOPS is an organization that was created to support mothers with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. As any mom knows—those are tough years! The international organization has groups that meet all over … Continue reading →
Prepare Children for the New Year!
Aloha from Karen Whiting, One off my children’s favorite times was when we gathered together on New Year’s Day and gave them educational gifts. They were too focused on toys at Christmas and birthdays. New Year’s Day when the holidays … Continue reading →
After Christmas – DIY Tag Craft
The celebration of Jesus’ birth, Christmas, is a time of lovely songs, Scripture readings, worship services, and a flurry of beautiful cards and gifts. Sometimes the message of the cards almost gets lost in the busy preparation for the big … Continue reading →
When Christmas Is “Over”
I’m writing this on Christmas Eve afternoon. Little grandson napping, big chocolate lab snoozing too, my daughter and my husband at church practicing for tonight’s service, my son-in-law at work. Around town, the last-minute frenzy is palpable. But when you … Continue reading →
The Birth of the Christ Child
This is part two of a four part series of recordings from Bible passages about the first Christmas. Part one was posted on December 22, part three will be posted on January 2, and part four on January 6. Readers are … Continue reading →