Oct 31, 2022 | Blogs, Holidays
As a new believer, I remember thinking when the topic of Halloween was broached, “Why wouldn’t we celebrate it?” It seemed to be harmless, just about dressing up in costumes and getting a lot of candy. I did set some limits; I didn’t allow my children to dress up as...
Dec 22, 2019 | Godly Living, Holidays
Earlier this month my husband and I had the joy of going to California to meet and spend time with my eldest son’s and his wife’s first child, an adorable baby girl! From the time her birth was announced in early November, my husband and I started preparations to go...
Jul 2, 2019 | Christian Worldview, Holidays
I enjoy gathering with family and friends for food, fellowship and fireworks on the 4th of July holiday, and I imagine you do too. As I participate in the festivities, I’m reminded that our founding fathers and their families paid a tremendous price in order for us to...
Apr 19, 2019 | Holidays, Hope and Encouragement
I remember as a young girl looking so forward to Easter and all it entailed—dipping hard-boiled eggs into cups filled with various pastel dyes; unwrapping and eating way too many foiled chocolate eggs; buying a new dress, hat, shoes and even white gloves to wear to...
Dec 21, 2018 | Godly Living, Holidays
Recently when talking with a friend who has a big decision to make regarding where her son will attend school, she asked me “How do you know what God’s plan is? How can you hear God speak?” I like to use the acronym P.E.W.S. to remember the most common...
Dec 7, 2018 | Godly Living, Holidays
God has many wonderful character attributes for which we should be thankful, and which we should seek to emulate. But the Lord has laid on my heart one attribute that was vital in order for Him to leave the glories of Heaven; to come to earth where He took on...
May 25, 2018 | Godly Living, Holidays
Below are a couple verses that are found in 2 Peter which are found in a section talking about how God is able to save the righteous while simultaneously destroying the wicked. These verses give insight on a few things that can ‘weigh us down’ or...
May 11, 2018 | Holidays, Hope and Encouragement
Happy Mother’s Day: 6 things to do when your Mother’s Day is not ‘happy’ For many women Mother’s Day is a time of joy and celebration, but for some, Mother’s Day can be painful. Perhaps your mother was not loving or kind. Maybe like my friend, your mother...
Dec 5, 2017 | Godly Living, Holidays
Christmas is my favorite time of the year– as I’m sure is true with many of you. I love the music, the lights, the decorations, the special foods, all of the traditions, and most of all gathering with family and friends to celebrate the birth of our Savior and...
