Light is Coming My children love to play hide and seek in the dark. We buy a few glow sticks from the dollar store, wait until the sun sets, and then turn off all of the lights. They run around giggling and hiding in the dark while someone counts. Their laughter echoes through the house and I can’t help but wonder who will stub their toe first. As much as they beg and beg to play hide and seek in…
What If Hope Doesn’t Bring Joy? Romans 15:13: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul prayed this prayer for the dear Christians in Rome. Paul had never met them but he loved them because they were fellow workers for the cause of the gospel. Paul prayed for all of the believers in Rome to have…
Did you know I used to work at a Hallmark store? Yes, in high school and college I worked at a little shop that sold Hallmark cards. It was called The Hello Shoppe. Don’t you just love that little name? It was teh cutest little store. Our busiest times of the year were Christmas and Valentine’s Day. No surprise there. I remember we would decorate with the red and pink hearts. Just a few days after the first of…
My goal each night is to go to bed early. Never happens. Especially during the Christmas season. The to-do list never ends and I just want to get it all done. If I don’t, who will? Presents need wrapped. Gifts bought. (Ordered online, let’s be honest) House decorated. Cookies baked. Chex mix made. Have I mentioned I’m a control-freak, perfectionist? I don’t think I have time to rest when so much needs to be done CORRECTLY. So there is no time…