“Only our mother would give us a gift on a day we’re supposed to honor her!” That’s what my kids said when they read the Mother’s Day Gift Tag on their gift for Mother’s Day! I’m sure you’re wondering why I do this. As much as I would like to take the credit, it really […]
Holidays
Making The Resurrection Personal At The Dinner Table
What’s your dinner tradition for Resurrection day? Those who’ve read our blog for any length of time, know we already have our Sunday dinner menu planned. We also have our table set, and friends and family know what time to arrive. I don’t know about you, but for me, the table décor is just as […]
Holy Week Scriptures For Reflections Guide
The last seven days of our Savior’s life are often referred to as Holy Week or Passion Week. Christians around the world spend the week leading up to Easter reflecting on the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To help our community reflect in this season, we put together a Holy Week Scriptures […]
Keeping Christ The Center of Christmas With Advent Scriptures For Reflection
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 […]
Christian Alternative To Halloween – How To Host A Light Party!
Finding a christian alternative to Halloween was always 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 What’s […]
Single On Valentine’s Day Is An Opportunity To Pray For Your Mate
If you find yourself single on Valentine’s Day this post is for you! Unfortunately, Valentine’s Day has been viewed as Single Awareness Day for some singles who are hiding or trying to find something to do. But what if Valentine’s Day became something singles looked forward to instead? Single On Valentine’s Day If you’re single, we […]
How To Give The Gift Of Gold Frankincense And Myrrh
What do you bring a King for his birthday? I think the wise men knew something we didn’t. Seriously, when I go to a baby shower, I usually bring diapers, bottles or clothing; not gold, frankincense and myrrh. “When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the […]
The Fragrance Of Christmas – Stove Top Potpourri With Printable Gift Tag
Christmas is the perfect time to simmer this stove top potpourri to remind us of the season, and that we are the fragrance of Christ. I’m always looking for simple yet purposeful gifts that point others to Christ. In 2020 with all the social distancing, and isolation, I thought this was perfect for simmering at […]