With a never-ending to-do list, and the calendar flipping to December, I must slow down to remember, this season is for treasuring relationships, and especially my relationship with my Savior.
Category: Christmas
His Peace
With little time left to complete Christmas preparations, let’s not be too frenzied to find His gift of peace.
Jump-Start Joy
“Joy to the World” begins a classic Christmas carol. Do you feel joyful? How has this year been? Do you feel you have much to celebrate? When you’ve had a tough year, a year of character building, shall we say; it can be wearing, causing warring emotions inside. As Christians, we know the “right” answer….
Desperate for Hope
If you’ve had a long, hard year and struggle to wait expectantly, look to the greatest gift of Christmas to allow your heart to hope once more.
A Peaceful Christmas Season
When the hustle and bustle saps the joy of the season, it’s time to sit at the feet of Jesus to learn what this holiday is all about.
Learning Faithfulness
I used to dread Christmas. The first several years of motherhood I felt all this pressure. I needed to: pick the perfect presents, decorate a Martha Stewart tree, cultivate tremendous traditions, and do it all with a merry smile on my face all the time! Who had the audacity to task me this impossible list?…
Jesus: God’s Gift
Sitting on my desk is one of my favorite Christmas presents of all time: a stuffed Olaf. It was given to me by my youngest daughter when she possessed all the zany enthusiasm of a seven-year-old. When I look at Olaf, I must smile. I love his character from the movie, Frozen. Olaf is always…
Mary’s Provision: God’s Promises Fulfilled
Mary fled for understanding, comfort and peace. She saw God for who He is: The God who sees, The God who will meet her needs. The God who won’t leave her alone.
Mary shows us what to do when we need someone, anyone to understand: trust in God. He will provide. Just as He provided for Mary.
Approaching Jesus like the Wise Men
In the hustle of the holiday season, the wise men have a lot to teach about how to approach Jesus.
In Search of Peace
When overwhelmed with holiday preparations, the peace of the season eludes me. But missing it prompted me back to the reason for celebration.