We remember how they waited. The world was dark and broken. Sin was overwhelmingly present and evil seemed to reign. Yet, they waited. They held fast to a hope that someone would come. The Messiah, the Promised One, the Savior. In desperation for victory over their...
Y’all, I am a little bit blown away right now. I just sat down to work on this post and wondered what Zacharias’s name means. It means, “The Lord has remembered.” WOW! In my last post, we talked about God’s faithfulness even when it hurts too much to hope and...
Recently we posted a great article on family holiday traditions. Well, how about those of us who haven’t really established what those traditions look like? For my husband and I, we’ve been married nearly 8 years but only had a child in the house for almost 2 years....
A couple of weeks ago my Indo girl (I call her that because she and her husband live in Indonesia) called me and said, “Mom, I just need to know are we having our traditional Prime Rib Christmas meal?” I quickly replied, “Absolutely!” Her response, “Great, cause if we...
I love pondering the life of Mary during the advent season. I remember the first time the virgin birth really impacted me. I was in my 20’s and holding my 8-week old daughter, sitting in the pew of the church I grew up in. The pastor spoke of her situation. He...
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased! Luke 2:14 The birth of Jesus brings peace to those who believe. Peace. Rest. And then Joy! For me, when I lack peace, when I feel all frazzled and rushed and fearful and antsy, I will...