What do you want for Christmas? Every year my children asked me that question, I would answer exactly the same: “I just want my kids to get along.” A peaceful home. Free…
Enjoy today.
I went back and forth trying to decide whether to post this on Thanksgiving Thursday or Black Friday. When would you be more likely to read? When would you be more likely…
Three tips.
Holidays are coming and with them you are likely going to have lots of time in close proximity to family, extended family, and other people who get under your skin. 🙂 Inevitably,…
Final countdown.
Somewhere in my many bins of Christmas decor is a little snowman with removable numbers that count down until Christmas. I haven’t taken him out of the box for several years because…
Oldie but a goodie.
On my drive in to work today I was listening to this song on repeat. It’s an oldie but a goodie yet I find it particularly timely given current events and our…
Picture bible.
I remember shopping for a picture Bible for my kids. I basically had one criteria: How does it depict the crucifixion? I didn’t want to terrorize my kids with anything too graphic… …
Right here, right now.
You know that icebreaker question where they ask you, “If you could live at any time in history, when would you choose?” I used to answer that question differently than I do…
Draw a circle.
Let’s make a list of the top five characteristics of an authentic Christian. What do people who truly follow Jesus look like? Seriously, I’ll wait while you get a pen. 🙂 My…
Proper perspective.
This past week has been pretty stressful for me. I’ve tried to not let it be, but still–it was. In addition to starting a new job (which is exciting and daunting at…
Rumors of wars.
“…And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against…