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I have a deep love for Christmas and an even stronger connection with the season of Advent. It is a sacred season that I plan and pray for every year. I use it as a time to disconnect, step back, soak in, breathe in the love of God. I have chosen to take the busiest…

Our conversation around the dinner table took a fast turn when we asked our five-year-old a simple question, “What is Christmas really about?” His answer left us speechless, with eyes wide, and almost undone.  “Presents, of course.” We thought with the time spent in church and what we have taught at home that the true…

“Give thanks to the Lord,  for he is good; his faithful  love endures forever.”  Psalm 107:1 The quilt draped heavily over us as we snuggled close. When the weather is cooler there is something in me that longs to slow down and soak up the little things that are right in front of me. Those…

Philippians 4:4-7  “ Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.  Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses…

It feels like every year as the weather cools, my children begin plotting all they want for Christmas even before we have started to plan for the turkey and stuffing. Hearing about the long lists coming together can fill my heart with frustration. Can we not simply be thankful for all that we have? They…