Reassessing Life and What is Important
A recent diagnosis of cancer brought the merry-go-round of my life to a stand still. Even though melanoma seemed minor compared to other types of…
Valentine Ideas for Kids
Finding creative ways to reach into our children’s hearts is always a challenge for parents. And it’s the heart and mind we want to influence…
Simple Valentine’s Day Romance
Girls, it’s almost Valentine’s Day. And let’s face it, a lot of our husbands think it’s a Hallmark advertising day, and it bogs them down….
Valentine Words for Spouses, Children, and Friends
Do you think words are powerful? Although they usually come free of charge, too many, too few, the wrong words at the wrong time, or…
6 Romantic Valentine’s Day Tips for Couples
My husband is on Facebook. It was an affront to our 23-year-old daughter when he joined, and she let him know he was “too old”…
Snowflake Cocoa
We have a new cold-weather favorite: Snowflake cocoa. Creamy white-chocolate bliss! I heat it and serve it from my slow cooker so it’s perfect for holiday gatherings. I…
Grieving at Christmas
I heard a thought second-hand recently, which was originally from a mother who’d just lost her child in a terrible accident. The mom explained that…
Giving: A New Kind of Shopping Spree
One of the feelings I hate is what I’ll call the after-Christmas glut. It’s a little like that feeling you can get after a Thanksgiving feast: I…
Epic Fail: No Christmas Traditions
Back in November I was at a social gathering for women and each person was asked to share their family Christmas traditions with the group. Thankfully…
Noel Piper and Treasuring God in our Traditions
Okay, I admit it I’m a John Piper groupie. Love everything he writes, says, thinks. I’ve been like this since I discovered Desiring God. (Was…