With all the holiday traditions, Christmas can bring stress and busyness instead of peace and reflection. But today, that can change! We can choose to keep Christ at the center of Christmas through advent scriptures for reflection. What Is Advent? The word “Advent” comes from a Latin word adventus which means “coming.” The early […]
Hospitality Etiquette: Rules of Engagement For The Host & The Guest
With rising costs of travel, and the holiday approaching, more and more people are gathering in homes with friends and family to save. As a result, hospitality etiquette has become more essential. Hospitality Etiquette However, etiquette these days seem to be out the window in our culture today. Text messages and emails have replaced communication. […]
The Importance Of The Gathering
Families gathering at the table to give thanks to God, and enjoy a meal has been replaced with a quick bite to eat on the way out, on a t.v. tray in front of the t.v., in front of a computer while we work, or on a cell phone checking social media. Unfortunately, gatherings […]
How To Find Gratitude In The Daily Hustle!
Do you struggle with finding gratitude in the daily hustle? Most people would say no. Until they find themselves saying something like this: I’m thankful for this meal, but it could have used a little more seasoning. I love my job, however, the people I work with get on my nerves. I’m not complaining; […]
Thanking God In Everything Will Get You Through Anything!
When faced with trials and tribulations, do you thank God? We have no doubt that many thank God in their prayers. But can we honestly say we purpose to find the good in EVERYTHING? When life happens to all of us, we respond with being: happy, excited, worried, gripped with fear or anxiety. And […]
Christian Alternative To Halloween – Why We Host A Light Party And How You Can Too!
Finding a christian alternative to Halloween has always been a challenge for us while raising our children. Until God convicted our hearts to host a Light Party! To some this may sound like we’re celebrating Halloween but there is so much more spiritual depth to this concept. Why A Christian Alternative To Halloween […]
Learning To Ask For Help
A closed mouth doesn’t get fed. Although, not too many of us want to admit when we need something. We would rather pray for a miracle than to ask for help. However, learning to ask for help when you need it can open the doors for God to move. Learning To Ask For Help We […]
Needs Versus Wants
Does your family keep a running needs versus wants list? What for? Well, when we were in the real estate and mortgage business, and the market crashed, so did our finances. We lost all we had, and it prompted us to write up a new family budget. We purposed to live within our new […]