I enjoy both daily planning and preparing for special events. We chopped down a live tree this weekend and purchased a live wreath. It was so much fun decorating both the tree and wreath in reds and golds. Most gifts are wrapped and set under the tree, and we are ready for our first event. Read More
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Christmas Story Meditations 2024 part 1: Prepare
Preparations for Christmas have been underway in our household since early November. With adult children and more families to share the calendar with, we did an odd thing. We decided to have our immediate family Christmas next week, December 7th! Therefore, all decorations except the tree are up, and the stockings are even partially filled. Read More
A Few Thoughts from This Week’s Trials
It’s been a crazy week in our household. I had a significant inflammation flare-up, feeling it even in my brain. I had weird sensations I can’t explain. The next day my husband was caught in a tick infestation while doing outdoor work, and my son was stung twice by wasps in the exact location. (Thankfully, Read More
The Cost of Miracles
I recently heard on a recorded Susie Larson Podcast that hardship often proceeds miracles.* I considered that a bit, comparing it with my own story. I would have to agree. This morning, I remembered how angry I felt with God when we faced rough situations we simply could not handle, nor did we feel safe Read More
A Prayer for the Reader
Our Father in Heaven, Your Name is to be praised, lifted high up, and honored above all, Let your kingdom come into the depths of our hearts. Let your will be done in our homes, lives, and bodies on earth as it is in heaven. Give each of us our needs. Where there is anxiety, Read More