The latest on the blog
If Mary Would Have Written a Christmas Letter.
Of course, Christmas is only possible because of the birth of Jesus but for a spirited blog today, I thought about what it would have been like if Mary would have written a Christmas letter. Dear Friends & Family, This has been quite a year. Joseph asked me to...
Picture-Perfect Perfection.
Christmas. It's the most wonderful time of the year! The tree is decorated with favorite ornaments collected from travels around the world. The presents are wrapped with Pinterest-perfect bows. The Christmas letter tells the multitude of recipients how successful...
Gender Reveal Celebration!
The latest craze for a pregnant couple is to have a gender reveal party announcing to family and friends (and Facebook) whether the expectant momma is having a boy or a girl. There are many creative ways to make this announcement - pink or blue cream-filled cupcakes;...
The Misfit Movement.
In the original Christmas classic, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rudolph visits a land of misfits where everyone is very unique but feels as though they don't fit in with the rest of what the world deems "normal". As I'm sure you know the story line, Rudolph's...
Reflection On Gratitude.
As we focus on our blessings over the next couple days, I encourage you to think about starting a Gratitude Journal. I talked to a friend who has been writing down each down something she is thankful for. She told me that the longer she does it, the more she starts...
Where’d It Go?
On my way to work the other day, I saw a wild turkey running as fast as his little legs would take him. His head was bobbing uncontrollably as he waddled across the road and through the open field. I had to laugh to myself as I thought two things: *He's running away...
Over, Around Or Under
Life is hard. Life is crazy. But God is good. We all go through so many things in our daily lives. It seems we get through one thing and then another one pops up. It's God's way of reminding us to lean on Him and that we are not in control. Remember that...
Today is National Philanthropy Day. If you are looking for a great way to make a difference during the holiday season, I would invite you to consider donating to Bucket Buddies Mission. We are currently in the middle of a nation-wide bucket fill event and by the...
In Your Own Back Yard.
Have you ever looked around your own backyard? I mean really looked. See things you overlooked because it's all too familiar to you? Never really noticed things because you're always in a rush to just get things done? I was playing with the dog this weekend and...
