View Full Post As I finished up my Christmas shopping this past weekend, I noticed something. Valentine’s candy was on one aisle, spring décor was peeking out on another, and Christmas items were already on clearance. I couldn’t help but think—the reason for Christmas was never meant to be seasonal.
View Full Post Last Saturday marked 29 years of marriage for me and my husband, Mike. Looking back over our life together, we have gone through countless wonderful moment and lots of hard times too. I'm so grateful I've…
View Full Post April loves the layout of this Jesus-focused daily reading to prepare your heart for Christmas written by blogger Amanda Hayes. (It's easy to catch up if you're a few days behind as well.) Take some time…
View Full Post Fall décor has been out since summer wrapped up, with constant reminders to be thankful for our blessings. But does your life truly reflect that gratitude? Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday—it’s a posture…
View Full Post Are you ready for the hustle and bustle that’s about to begin? Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, and then it’s go-time. The pace picks up overnight...the shopping, decorating, gatherings, and lists upon lists. I’ve already seen people out buying Christmas gifts… and yes, I’ll admit, I’m one of them.
View Full Post Have you ever been so upset that you felt like you might come undone? That kind of emotion doesn’t belong only to kids—grown-ups feel it too. But children tend to show it more honestly, and my six-year-old…
View Full Post Candy corn might just be the most debated fall treat — some people love it, others... not so much! I like it in the fall mix with peanuts and Red Hots. If you you’ve never tried it, I highly recommend it. But whether you enjoy candy corn or not, it can actually remind us of something pretty sweet about our faith.
View Full Post Autumn. The very word brings to mind cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and the crunch of leaves beneath our feet. Yet beyond the simple joys of the season, fall carries a deeper spiritual lesson—one of release and renewal.
View Full Post Ethan and April had the privilege to chat with a recipient of a Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox. As a child in a worn torn country, lost and afraid without his family, God ordained a plan for his life. Listen to how God saved him and brought him to this point in life to be a blessing to others. This is an amazing story!
View Full Post I tried to resist, but I caved like so many others thanks to the cooler weather we’ve had recently. There’s now a fall wreath hanging on my porch and a doormat that cheerfully says, “Hello Pumpkin.” The…
