If I am honest I am having a bit of a blue Christmas this year. I really am trying to put a happy face on and go about all of the holiday activities but inside I am blue. I know I am not alone. There Continue reading →
December 21, 2023
December 4, 2023
First Week of Advent – Hope
Advent has begun and as I sit here listening to the Hallelujah Chorus blasting at almost full volume on the television thanks to my husband I am filled with the happiness of the expectation of Advent. Every year I get excited when the first Sunday Continue reading →
November 28, 2022
The Hope of Advent
Advent has always been a really special time for me. I have great childhood memories of growing up and having special traditions during Advent. Advent is the time of preparation and and expectant waiting for the celebration of the nativity of Christ. Sometimes it gets Continue reading →
August 11, 2022
Take Heart, My Friends
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to us all. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure Continue reading →
June 3, 2022
Revisiting My Three Words
At the beginning of the year I chose three words to focus on during the year. Today I figured it was a good time to check in on my words and remind myself what I planned to key in on this year and check my Continue reading →
January 13, 2022
Three Words for 2022
I am running late this year already but hey- that is quite alright. I have decided to give myself and everyone else a lot of grace in 2022 and it starts right here. Today I want to share with you an exercise that has been Continue reading →
November 29, 2021
First Week of Advent – Hope
As I reflect upon the past two years at the heart of it all is hope. We have struggled to come to grips with a pandemic that has taken loved ones from us too soon. We have seen friends and family affected by a situation Continue reading →
November 30, 2020
Advent Brings Hope
It’s the first week of Advent and one that brings HOPE. This year has been so challenging. It has been chaotic and unsettling. It has been a time of separation and anxiety. It has tested our faith and our patience. It has also been a Continue reading →
October 16, 2020
One Step Forward Five Steps Back
Some days there is just that overwhelming feeling that despite our best efforts and putting one step forward we seem to be losing ground. I have felt that way this past week. Am I alone? The Covid-19 numbers are on their way to a third Continue reading →
September 28, 2020
The Perfect Year
It has not been the perfect year for most of us, has it? That is why when I found this little clipping in my mom’s stuff when I was looking through some of her notebooks I had to snap a picture of it and and Continue reading →