In Bible study recently, we were asked, “How has God anchored you and enabled you to stand firm as you follow Him daily?”After giving it some thought, my response was: God anchors me through His Word and His past faithfulness. Incidentally, my husband and I...
❄️❄️❄️❄️ During this last snowstorm, my little mama (I call her that because she is just the cutest little 5’1 package) was visiting from Arizona, and we decided to go for a short drive around town. I wanted to show her how the City of Orange City does such a...
Last week our little girl turned TWO! 🎂 The night before Mercy’s birthday I felt a mix of happy and sad. It was her last night being one, and while I love who she is becoming as a “big girl,” I also love her as a baby. A few nights earlier, she was crying in her...
Over the last week we’ve been sharing about family traditions and how they create memories and strengthen family bonds. We never know when those simple little habits like baking together will become lasting traditions in our family.Last Wednesday, I wrote that...
I shared last week about a tradition I started with my kids when my oldest was a baby. I dressed him in an adorable Christmas outfit, put him on Santa’s lap and had a photo taken. I repeated that through all their teenage years. As my children grew, the...
lin·ger 1. to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave This is the experience Jeff and I try to create for our family each time we gather. At Christmas, we prepare this one meal with several sides and always...