Riding the “Polar Express”
On Christmas Eve, a steam locomotive train known as the “Polar Express” stops at the house of a boy who has become skeptical about the existence of Santa Claus. The conductor […]
Preparing Your Finances for a Recession
Definition of Recession: A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters. From Oxford […]
It’s A Grand Life – Christmas Memories
My husband and I recently, and finally, moved into our new home. It was a slow process with so many delays that I had my doubts we would ever see […]
White (Pine) Christmas
Until the age of seven, all I’d ever known was an artificial Christmas tree in my grandparents’ living room. Every year, a large box would be brought up from the […]
Different Ways We Connect with God
Our God is so good, so intentional, and so creative! Just by taking a deep breath and looking around, we can see that the Lord has designed so many things […]
My Worship-Full Life
Last January, I began a variation of “My Grace-Full Life,” focusing on different ways to be “full.” This year, we’ve covered “Peace-Full,” “Mercy-Full,” “Joy-Full,” “Faith-Full,” “Hope-Full,” “Truth-Full,” “Fruit-Full,” “Mind-Full,” “Prayer-Full,” […]
The Don’t-Move-Firewood Movement
Layer by layer, the stacks of 18-inch firewood were transferred into the bed of a truck, intended to keep the family warm during a camping trip three hours away. Two […]
Honoring a Griever’s Requests
Grief. The word holds a heavy weight at a time of joyous festivity and lights. Family and friends often cannot understand the need to skip the tradition of gathering at […]
Guess the Quote – Christmas Movie Edition Quiz
We can all admit that Christmas movies are easily quotable. When the clock strikes midnight on December 1st (or earlier), many people start adding lines spoken by Clark Griswold in […]
5 Ways to Handle the Holidays When You Can’t Be with Your Family or Friends
The holidays are a time of merriment and fellowship. These days are filled with events and activities that gather family and friends together. However, they can also be bittersweet. For […]
