“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23 Excitement. Meaningful, heart-touching conversations. Beautiful, deep relationships. Financial success. Ministry that reaches hearts and changes lives. Vibrant health. Relaxing, rewarding, purposeful, carefully-curated, stress and worry-free lives. That’s what we all crave, isn’t it? Instead, we discover that day-to-day reality is…
“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” Provers 17:6 Post contains affiliate links, which provide a profit to me at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support of my work. How were your Christmas and New Year holidays? Are you still…
A Christmas Carol Evening Have you ever been so excited about something that when it actually took place it was a bit of a let down? We recently spent a highly-anticipated evening that I feared could never live up to my expectations… Sometime in October I received a flier advertising Lyric Theatre’s production A Christmas…
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.” Proverbs 3:27 How to Give Gifts with Heart & Purpose Post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through my links, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting…
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name!” Psalm 100:4 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come Thanksgiving Memories Ohhh, I love Thanksgiving! As a child, it felt like the entrance to the wonderland of the holidays: full of promise, hope, laughter, love. We always hosted Thanksgiving at…
“Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly, and the pride of sons is their fathers.” Proverbs 17:6 Grammy Box Tutorial + Announcement Post contains affiliate links. How can I maintain a relationship with long-distance grandchildren? That’s a burning question for many grandparents, myself included. Hmm. What child doesn’t love mail? Even better: surprises in the…