Since Christmas is only 3 days away, we wanted to share each of our favorite Christmas traditions. We pray that you have a blessed holiday filled with quality time with the ones you love most! Kandyce – Tamale Dinner Most people have a hard time believing that I am Mexican. I know I don’t look […]
“And Mary said, ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. For now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me – holy is his name. His mercy extends […]
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy […]
I am a firm believer that you can never have too much inspiration when it comes to Christmas gifts for guys. They can be difficult to shop for, and especially when searching for inexpensive stocking stuffers they will ACTUALLY use and appreciate. This list comes from past experience and creative forethought, with a nice blend of fun + functional […]
We sing it, we believe it. “The prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your own front door.” That’s why finding (or creating) the perfect wreath is at the top of every homemaker’s Christmas list. For many, however, a traditional or overly frilly design just doesn’t hack it. I’m among those […]
“If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you?” Luke 6:33 Have you ever been on the receiving end of a drive-thru endowment when you find out the car in front of you has paid for your meal? What a wonderful feeling! Maybe you were even thoughtful enough to pay-it-backward […]
“All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” Proverbs 16:2 It’s that time of year again when people think about God and goodwill more than they do at any other time. It seems that the nearer we get to Christmas, the more we notice that people have a willingness to express […]
Okay, I know what you’re thinking. This is an article about Christmas and it’s not even Thanksgiving. “Slow your roll, Frosty!” But just so we’re clear, I too am against totally downing the eggnog flavored Kool-aid until Turkey Day has come and gone. HOWEVER, I have also recently become ultra aware of our finances after going […]
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 Those of you who read through the 2nd chapter of Luke this time each year are probably quite familiar with the Christmas story. To set the scene, Mary had been visited by the angel Gabriel, who told her that she […]
“Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3-4 Christmas is an exciting time at any age, but can you remember how amplified those feelings […]