Monthly Archives: December 2019

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday of the year.  I feel very blessed because most holidays are celebrated for one day, but Christmas extends from the day after Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day for most families, including too much food, too many presents and hopefully lots of time spent with family, lots of laughter,Continue reading “Sharing my heart …”

One winter, while my “Sister in Christ” (SiC) and I were still getting to know each other, I went through a very dark season. I felt hopeless and as though I was the expendible one to God in all the scenarios in my life. It felt as though He was blessing others in their lives,Continue reading “God Loves …”

A few weeks ago I was reading my daily Bible devotions and came across Matthew 1. I normally skip through the genealogies, but this particular morning, I decided to sit and savor the order of people who form the lineage of Jesus Christ.   As I was reading, I noticed a few things:  God mentionsContinue reading “Adopted …”

My SiC, who is a little further ahead of me in the world of parenting, remembers full well how much teenagers can eat (and love to eat). One afternoon when we were given the gift of talking after praying, I was venting about a particular situation where I was feeling frustrated. Her way of supportingContinue reading “Pizza and puzzles”

If your family is anything like mine, there is a reason for which wrapping paper is used for each person. Everyone gets their own and it usually coincides with that person’s personality. My mom gets poinsettias as she loves flowers, my dad gets Santa Claus paper as he loves to “help out the Big Guy,”Continue reading “Christmas Wrapping …”

About the Book Book:  In the Cradle Lies Author: Olivia Newport Genre: Christian Fiction Release Date: November, 2019 Book 2 in the Tree of Life Series: A Father-Daughter Genealogy Team Link Faith Journeys on Family Trees On a solo ski vacation in Canyon Mines, Colorado, Tucker has a love-hate relationship with his wealth, spending indiscriminately while skiingContinue reading “CELEBRATE LIT Blog Tour: In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport”

All of my children are unique. One is quiet and reserved. Another is energetic and playful. The last is a combination of both – shy sometimes but with “eyes that tell a story.” They all share the traits of kindness, being responsible, thoughtfulness, and generally are terrific kids. And I cannot forget their dad. Strong,Continue reading “Christmas Lights …”

About the Book Book:  Building a Ridiculously Great Marriage Author: Gil Stieglitz Genre: Christian Non-fiction Release Date: November 2019 Building a Ridiculously Great Marriage: Pre-Marital and Marital Habits It’s no secret that couples in great marriages do different things than couples in bad ones. But what are those things and how do ordinary folks start doingContinue reading “CELEBRATE LIT BLOG TOUR: BUILDING A RIDICULOUSLY GREAT MARRIAGE BY GIL STIEGLITZ”

As you think ahead to what you envision your holidays looking like this year, do you want to make them more simple or do you have creativity ready to ooze out?   For the last few years I have enjoyed simplifying our celebration and spending time relaxing and refreshing with simple things like movie marathons,Continue reading “Candlelight Eve …”

Do the weeks between cutting the turkey for the Thanksgiving feast and opening presents on Christmas morning feel like a blur every year? Do you vow to stop and take time to really enjoy the holidays with friends and family or do you just try to survive until January 1st?   Every year, like manyContinue reading “Ornaments …”