I hope you have a happy and relaxing Labor Day weekend. I plan to do the same so I will keep this short! “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present … Continue reading →
I’m relaxing this week and I hope you are too! I won’t even suggest making a new year’s resolution. I simply encourage each of us to look back with thanks, and to look forward with anticipation, knowing that our lives … Continue reading →
The theme for advent at Twin Lakes Church (where I’m a member) is ‘The Thrill of Hope,’ from the beloved Christmas carol, “Oh Holy Night.” In the bustle of gift giving and receiving, parties, and food and drink, it … Continue reading →
Well, I decided to get into it–the Christmas season, that is. Decorating has always been Charles’ domain and this year I dreaded even opening the boxes of lights and ornaments in the garage. But then I realized I didn’t want … Continue reading →
Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living! ~ Amanda Bradley Here is a fun story game that has become a tradition in our family. It’s a chance to involve children … Continue reading →
As the Christmas holidays approach our thoughts turn to shopping and planning and singing and praying and cooking and wrapping and on and on. I feel the pinch already and it’s not even December yet. I’m also a bit ambivalent since … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving Day is just a few days away. So for this week’s blog I’ve decided to share a few of my favorite seasonal quotes and Scripture verses about giving thanks. “Gratitude is the rosemary of the heart.” ~ Minna Antrim … Continue reading →
Yesterday was a different kind of Easter for me–the first without my Charles and our family egg hunt and the traditional delicious dinner at my daughter Erin’s house. Our granddaughter Mairin is in Haiti this week on a missions trip … Continue reading →
Lord, thank you for showing me how I can give a gift to others in small ways and big, depending on the situation. Not the kind that comes wrapped in colorful paper with a pretty bow. But the kind of … Continue reading →