The year 2012 ended on a sad note. Strong storms pounded the east coast, destroying homes and entire communities, leaving many families without homes before the holidays. More sadness and tragedy followed as precious little children and devoted teachers lost … Continue reading →
Do you find that once Christmas has come and gone, the decorations and lights of the season seem to dim? Does your spirit begin to droop too? Or maybe you are still basking in Christmas’s glow. Whatever our circumstances, there’s … Continue reading →
I dug inside my closet to find our Christmas things. I found some scented candles and a silver bell that rings. I dusted off the reindeer and set them on the shelf. I found some handmade … Continue reading →
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 →
When the editor at Zondervan asked me to write a Thanksgiving book to add to my holiday board book series, I began to wonder how I would tell the history of the first Thanksgiving in 150 words or less. I soon realized … Continue reading →
A GRANDMOTHER’S PRAYER Lord, I come to you today and lift my prayer to you. Please be with my grandkids, in everything they do. Help their little eyes to see only what is good. Give them mouths that speak the … Continue reading →