Inside: When we come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior - we are now to be people of faith - we are people who are told to Fear Not. We're often reminded in scripture to "Fear Not" (365 times to be exact). God's Word reminds us, now that we are in Christ, the message that the angel brought to the shepherds that night in Bethlehem (Luke 2:9-11) is the same one being preached today. The angel in Luke 2:10 first brought the message to a very unlikely group of people, the shepherds. Our good ... continue reading...
Remembering to Thank God for His Blessings
Inside: With the season of Thanksgiving upon us, it is just on our minds to see the blessings the Lord has provided for us and give thanks for them and to Him. We can be forgetful people and especially when it comes to giving thanks to the Lord. So many times, I ask the Lord for things in prayer and forget to give thanks when I receive them. I forget to give thanks to the things I didn't ask for, but the Lord knew I needed them and gave them to me out of His love for me. My heart can be so ... continue reading...
Christmas & Advent Devotionals for the Whole Family
Inside: A roundup of recommended Christmas & Advent resources for individuals and families. Christmas is near and I know it will be on the mind of many of you to find a good devotional for your own personal use or one to read together as a family. You may even enjoy giving them as a gift during the Christmas season. If you'd like more advent resources, check out Celebrating Advent: Looking Back and Looking Forward - A List of Resources for the Whole Family here at the blog. ... continue reading...
2022 Christ-Focused Christmas Gift Guide for the Whole Family
Inside: Christ-Focused Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list. Christmas shopping can get overwhelming, and I want to help you (and myself) make it less complicated. I love to find gifts for family and friends that point to Jesus. This will not be your typical Christmas gift guide but one I hope will help you and your gift receivers keep their eyes focused on the eternal.(Some of the links in the post are affiliate links; please know this doesn’t change your cost but ... continue reading...
25 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
My hope today is to give you a bit of inspiration as you plan for Mother's Day with some thoughtful gift ideas. These are great gift ideas for the women in your life any time of year from birthdays to holidays to just because you love them. Mother's Day is just around the corner, and I'm sure there are some of you out there like me who haven't planned for it. I know my mom is just like me when it comes to gifts. I love gifts of time over a gift purchased. Don't get me wrong, I love bought ... continue reading...