12 Days of Christmas

12 Days of Christmas

So not to alert anybody, but there are 12 days until Christmas. The main question I am asked this time of year is, “Are you ready for Christmas?” And my mind immediately goes to my unending to-do list of unwrapped gifts, Christmas cards not sent, groceries...
The Thrill of Hope

The Thrill of Hope

I have seen the words “The Thrill of Hope” singled out on coffee mugs and home decor quite a bit this year, and the words have continued to resonate in my mind.  The word “Hope” brings out different feelings in all of us, especially this time of year. Many...
What Do You Give a King?

What Do You Give a King?

One of my favorite things about this time of year is the Christmas music floating through all of life’s different channels… at the store, on TV, in the restaurants, in my car.  I could have it playing in my home constantly and not become numb to the same musical...
Advent

Advent

December is coming in hot! It’s three shorts days after Thanksgiving this year!  In this hectic season, it’s easy for families to get so busy that the time flies by and we miss out on creating memories and experiences that are most important. A few years ago, I...
Personalized Gifts

Personalized Gifts

After we had our first baby, my husband and I decided that for Christmas we would give our child three gifts. After all, the Wise Men gave Jesus three gifts, and they were “wise,” so that seemed like a good consistent plan going forth. (We did a lot of...