Have you heard of Christmastide?
It's the Day After Christmas. The gifts have been opened. The food has been eaten (well, except for a few cookies you've been holding back for today!). Your guests have started to return home. And, you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by the mess and
Music Monday: Christmas Volume 2
It's the week of Christmas! Only 5 more days until the pitter-patter of feet rushing toward stuffed stockings, decorated trees, and warm kitchens (coffee anyone?!). In the background you might also have on the annual holiday parade or Christmas tunes
Giving Thanks: Hope (Day #28)
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23 I am thankful for Hope. I am thankful that even when it feels like the world is against us, we can have Hope in
Giving Thanks: Today (Day #25)
Are you thankful for right now? Are you living in the present as opposed to the past? Are you taking in the moment or waiting for the future to start living your life? Be thankful for right now. Today. Do you often
Giving Thanks: Parents (Day #24)
For Day #24, I am giving thanks for my parents. My parents are the best. No, I mean it. The Best. Both of my parents were raised during a time when there were no cell phones or computers, church services met three
Giving Thanks: Church (Day #15)
I am thankful for our church. I am truly grateful that we have a place to go to worship with other Christ-followers. I appreciate the time, effort, and organization that goes into each week's message and give thanks when it
Giving Thanks: Food (Day #12)
So it's that time of year. You know, THAT time? It's the month of the year when all the attention and all the focus is on FOOD! Today, we are giving thanks for Food, specifically all the vegetable, fruits, meats, grains,
Giving Thanks: Veteran’s Day (Day #11)
Today, I am thankful for America, our current military men and women who protect our freedoms, and to all the Veterans who have sacrificed so much by traveling near and far to represent us in peace and in war. Today, on
Giving Thanks: God’s Word (Day #8)
Today, I am thankful for the Word of God. The Bible. The Holy Word. The Scriptures. At every turn, and in every moment of my life, I have been able to read the Bible and find answers, find peace, find support.
Giving Thanks: Music Monday (Day #2)
I love music. I love the lyrics, melodies, rhythms. I love the stories, the emotions, and the connections that music gives us. I love the artistry, the musicianship, and the variety of music. I can't say that I honestly love
Giving Thanks: Faith (Day #1)
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” Hebrews 11:1 This has been my favorite scripture verse since I can remember. From my innocent childhood to fire-tested maturity, my faith has traveled the hills and valleys
30 Days of Thanks
One month. 4 weeks. 30 Days. 720 hours. Gratitude. Giving. Thankful. Appreciation. November is the time of the year that the entire nation, or at least most of us, focuses on giving thanks, on paying tribute to the good in our lives,
Love is Here
The song lyrics of Love is Here by Tenth Avenue North have been playing in stereo through my mind over and over. I'm not sure who it's for today, but if it's for you, I pray that you hear how much
30 Days until…Our Launch Party!
"30 days hath September"
Hello Weekend
"The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." Psalm 121:8
We are (a)LIVE!
We are LIVE
Why Now?
At dinner with sweet friends, we discussed a variety of topics while our children played, including car styles, the value of education, the job market, dog breeds, and eventually, Little Lamb Books. I was asked why I was choosing to start