Our Adoption

Now, before you get all crazy excited on me we are not adding to our family through adoption. At least not right now, though that would be something that I would love to do one day if God calls us to. But for now, the adoption that I speak of is the adoption of the […]

Last Minute (and Frugal) Gift Ideas

Join me today as I am writing over at Happily Domestic. I have put together several ideas on last minute gifts that are frugal and easy to make. These ideas are sure to be loved by the recipient! With only 5 days left until Christmas I hope that these ideas will help you put the finishing touches on your […]

Wordless Wednesday – Christmas Style

I had a super cute Christmas video to share with you today, but alas I give up. It will not upload. So, instead you can enjoy this picture of my children all dressed up and ready to perform at church on Sunday. Merry Christmas!  

Security when Tragedy Strikes.

We find security in the everyday. In routine. In our home. In our job. In our children. Many times, without even knowing it we find security in these things. Life moves forward and we never give thought of things changing or tragedy striking. And then one day our security is shaken. Our nation mourns. The […]

Seeing Christ in Christmas – Part 3

Ornaments  – Ways we can “see” Jesus in the ornaments – The ornaments decorate the tree and make it appealing to the eye. Our lives should be decorated with things that are pleasing to Jesus and that make our lives pleasing to Him.  Our hearts should be “decorated” with the fruits of the spirit. Bible […]

Seeing Christ in Christmas- Part 2

Here is the next lesson in the Family Christmas Bible unit study. Christmas Lights – These little twinkling lights can often be overlooked as “just another Christmas decoration” but after this lesson your family will be reminded to “shine for Jesus” when they see them. Ways they can remind of Jesus – 1. They twinkle […]

Seeing Christ in Christmas – Part 1

I have been putting together a Christmas unit this year for our family. We have been looking at a different icon of Christmas and teaching our children how to “see” or be reminded of Christ in it. This is a work in progress but I wanted to share it here so others could use it […]