Christmas Eve is upon us and it is always a time when I remember my childhood and the wonderful memories I have. Going to Christmas Eve services at my Daddy’s multiple churches, lighting the candles, having family communion at home between services and opening one Continue reading →
I wrote earlier this month that the holidays were going to be a little simpler around our house this year and so far, so good. I have managed to decorate a little bit and had to put out a couple of my nativities from my Continue reading →
My love of Advent calendars is well known in this household. From tea calendars (featured next week) to chocolate calendars, coffee calendars to cheese calendars I have loved them all. Two years ago I had purchased the perfect book themed calendar and while mine was Continue reading →
Tis the season and with the season comes a lot of things to do. I have been keeping busy as usual but maybe a little busier than I would like to be right now. It’s all great stuff, of course, volunteering at Sharing House with Continue reading →
It’s coming. Mother’s Day. For those of us who have lost our. moms it can always be a tough time. No matter what your situation is with your own mom – Mother’s Day brings on an avalanche of emotions. While I am joyful remembering so Continue reading →
Happy Valentine’s Day to each and every one of you. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can Continue reading →
This year I have loved being able to enjoy the sounds of Christmas. Music is my connection to so many things and at Christmas time I am drawn to all of the music that celebrates the season. Chris and I were part of the Mountain Continue reading →
A repost with a few changes because it deserves to be reposted. Growing up in a minister’s family was a good experience for me. I have heard many bemoan the fact that they were preacher’s kids but not me. I loved it. I loved the Continue reading →
It’s Christmas time in Brevard, NC and our annual Christmas parade and official Christmas tree lighting occurred last Saturday. It is a great event and one that draws a pretty big crowd. Chris and I popped into town for a few hours to enjoy some Continue reading →
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness:come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God:it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;we are his people, and the sheep of Continue reading →
