Watch Easter come to life in little hands! Each of these twelve colorful plastic eggs holds a different memory-grabbing object to take Jesus’ journey to the cross and beyond right…
Holidays
Our Valentines
I know most people look forward to Valentine’s Day to lavish flowers and chocolates on that special someone. I have been spoiled by my husband over the years, and he…
The 2014 Question
Looking around my table this past Thanksgiving, I took a long drink of that goodness that feels so deeply good. For me, it was the Thanksgiving of dreams: We were…
Christmas Memory
Every year it was the same thing. My dad brought home 20 or so white paper sacks from the restaurant that we owned, and my sister and I lined them…
Christmas Traditions
In this video Ashley shares her favorite Christmas traditions with us. Does your family have a special Christmas tradition? Share it with us in the comments! Ashley Escue, mother of…
Traveling Home for the Holidays
Our family is counting down the days until we travel north to spend the holidays with our extended families. My children are already planning sleepovers with cousins, relatives and friends…
Holiday Tips for Blended Families
“I feel badly for my kids and stepkids during the holidays,” Amber, a stepmom explained. “They are shuffled between homes, unfamiliar traditions and stepfamily members. I can tell it’s stressful…
Simplify
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your…
Making the Most of Christmas with Little Ones
It’s hard not to get caught up in the hustle and bustle that has become December. With Christmas cards, class parties, and gifts to buy … it’s hard to find…
Happy Holidays … or Are They?
The Christmas season. I love it! My husband has time off from work. We decorate the house and everyone seems to be in a festive mood. Even after the actual…