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 your requests to God. And the peace of God, … 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 and our dreams are in God’s hands. He will … 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 can be easy to overlook ‘the thrill of hope’–the … 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 to surrender the holiday to feeling sorry for myself … 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 as well as adults. It’s inexpensive, festive, and a … 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 it will be my first Christmas since Charles’ death, … 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 (19th century American writer) “I am grateful for what … 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 with her high school class so could not be … 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 present that is usually felt rather than seen. A … Continue reading →