“It’s 101.” It was Christmas Eve morning, and our then 18-month-old son had a fever. Tom and I both knew what those three digits meant— a trip to urgent care…
Christmas
31 Merry Christmas Gifts of Love and Service
Hustle and bustle … bells ringing … trees to trim … cookies to bake … gifts to buy? Or should new traditions be born this year? Why not try something…
What Christ Did at Christmas
We were all excited. I’d planned a sparkling Christmas family night: soup with cornbread, making popcorn balls, and then cuddling up together for “The Polar Express.” Ahh. Christmas! What started…
Christmas is About Jesus
Christmas is about Jesus. The Son, the only Son of God. The Word in the beginning. Creator of all things. The Lamb, the image of the invisible God. In Him…
4 Gifts That Will Put a Smile On Your Child’s Face
Hurrying into the store, the mom hushed her young child. “Stop whining!” Her son didn’t seem to hear her. “I wanna go home.” Dad jumped in. “Stop it, now!” With…
Birthday Gifts for Jesus
My children were only preschoolers when they became caught up in the “what am I gonna get?” view of Christmas. This is a hazard of the season we must all…
Decking the Halls Without Decking Your Family
The Christmas season is supposed to be about family, cherishing loved ones, and celebrating Jesus, the Light of the World coming to dwell among men and offering us hope. But…
Keeping Christmas Fresh
As I walked through the airport, I was surprised to see my gate decorated with several flags. There were glass cases along the walls filled with all sorts of medals…
Generosity — The Cure for the Gimmes
The Importance of Building Character Part IV – Generosity: The cure for the “gimmes” There’s a super villain that shows up this time of year. I call him the Green-Eyed…
Grandma’s Gift
Three years ago Grandma left this life at the age of 95. Some days I still feel the loss deeply, but I still have her gifts. When I was 2,…