Bah, Humbug! To be honest, that’s how I felt about Christmas this year. In particular, about gift giving. I felt overwhelmed before I even gave it rational thought. I was defeated before I even tried. With 15 widely scattered grandchildren and very limited income, it seemed impossible. So I just gave up. Funny how…
Category: Seasonal
Good News!
This Friday is Good Friday, 2018. Most people will go about their daily routine as usual. I’m not knocking that. I want to live every day with Jesus on my mind, not just a few holidays. My heart cries out for him in the everyday of life. Good Friday and next Friday and last…
Escape! (Part Three in the Stable Series)
Dorcas was roused from sleep by footsteps in the hall. Surprised that anyone in the house would be awake in the middle of the night, she got up to check. The young couple who had been renting a room from Papa were trying to be quiet as they carried their belongings and little one down…
In the Stable part 2
“I tell you it has to be a stable of some kind. Where else would there be animal feeding troughs? They must be visitors, so let’s start at the inn’s shed to look for a baby in a feeding trough,” said a gruff voice. There was a chorus of assent from several deep voices…
In the Stable
“Papa, may I go check on my donkey?” Papa knew there was another reason Dorcas wanted to go to the animal shed, but he only nodded and smiled. “Of course, dear Dorcas. Don’t stay too long. It’s almost bedtime.” And he continued to direct his inn guests to places on the floor. His inn was…
5 Holiday Tips to Help You Cope
1. Use 1/2 of the amount of sugar your baking recipe calls for. It will still be plenty sweet, have fewer calories, and make the kids less hyper. You will thank me for this tip later when the kids aren’t bouncing off the walls and your scale isn’t scaring you! A few days ago, we…