Today’s post is written by my good friend, and excellent writer, Mary. She shares with us today about finding joy while grieving during the holidays.  Growing up, my family gathered at my grandparents’ house on Thanksgiving morning with side dishes, desserts, excitement, and hungry bellies ready to be filled. The screen door slammed shut as the grandkids raced to see who could reach the hay barn first – eager to play hide-and-seek among the bales. When the farm bell rang…

This is a guest post from my friend, Dalene. If you’re like me, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. Decorations, parties, presents – they’re fun, festive traditions. But do we put the same amount of time, focus, and energy into seeking the Messiah? As I was reading the story of the wise men in Matthew 2:1-12, the Lord revealed five things about their actions that we can model to deepen our…