An update on that meaningful little Christmas…
Dear reader, You may recall my stated goal to "have myself a meaningful little Christmas." Well, grab a Christmas cookie and a comfy chair. Here's the rest of the story. Had you asked me how it was going this past Sunday, I would've said everything was right on track and progressing nicely. (Insert your favorite quote about the best laid plans.) The day before my extended
Have Yourself a Meaningful Little Christmas
The message fell into my heart weeks ago and stayed with me, “Have yourself a Meaningful Little Christmas.” I didn’t know what I was meant to do with it, but I determined to listen. I’ve learned if I’ll value God’s inside voice, He’ll elaborate. Granted, I recognized the gentle spin of the lyrics from the old Christmas classic. I’m not that dense. But any meaning beyond
Blessed People Bless People
Hi! If you're a new friend, welcome! If you're a long-time reader, welcome back. *SMILE* Those of you in the second group will recognize November 1st as the kickoff date for our annual fundraiser, a time when we come together in this community to pool our little bits and do a lot. Because of you, blessings are still being enjoyed by people near and far. An
A Salad Shout Out and a Promise to Return!
Hey folks! It's an absolutely beautiful day here in northeast Louisiana, after a stormy night. I hope you're well in your corner of the world. Between parents and grandchildren and my writing deadlines, this full-fledged member of the sandwich generation is meeting herself coming and going. But, I haven't forgotten you! Case in point, it occurred to me that y'all might enjoy my Bodacious Broccoli
Happiest of New Year greetings to my reader family!
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is one of my favorite stretches of time. It’s like the best pause ever, offering anticipation without expectation, space to plan without the pressure of a to-do list. It’s my custom to spend the week leaning in and listening to Jesus direct me concerning the projects stirring in my heart for the year ahead. I was unable to
Apache Bread for New Year’s Eve!
Let the record show, this is not my recipe. We’ve made it for a hundred years around here, so I have zero idea who to credit here. Nor do I know why we call it Apache Bread. What matters is that the eating is stellar! We generally serve Apache Bread at some point during the holidays, and tonight’s the night! I’m pretty sure I’m not
A Very Merry Christmas Blessing from Our House to Yours!
Christmas Greetings to you and yours! I hope this finds you well, and I pray it finds you worshipping. It's my ongoing experience that unless we are intentional about guarding our faith throughout the Advent season, the activity surrounding it can steal the present tense joy of the greatest gift of all-- Immanuel, God with Us! Let's be careful not to let it happen. Our grown
A Grand Plan for our 30 Days of Thankfulness Drive! Will you join us?
*Just WOW! Y'all are incredible! Please note the update at the bottom of the post, and THANK YOU!* Welcome to our annual 30 Days of Thankfulness Drive. If you've participated in the past you know our goal is to come together as a community to live out our gratitude as we head into the holidays, instead of merely expressing it with memes and quotes. For close to
finding a Deep and wide christmas Advent – Dec. 25th
Merry Christmas, friends! May the love of God, the grace of Christ Jesus and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit overwhelm you with joy today. Our devotional has drawn to a close, but I hope you’ll stay connected. I want to keep walking forward with you. As Oswald Chambers once said in one of my all-time favorite quotes, “Let the past sleep, but let it
FINDING A DEEP AND wIDE chRISTMAS aDVENT – dEC. 24TH
If these devotions have stirred you to want more of God, to behold Jesus until He transforms you, consider sharing your journey with your family and friends. It may be a life-changer for them, too! Transformation is powerful stuff! The culture knows it—hence the bombardment of before-and-after images in magazines and on home-improvement shows. This transformative life is our calling, and Paul encourages us to live it in