It's been so many years now since I spent my days with a human foot attempting to dislodge one of my ribs and the weight of a baby's head caused me to …
how to be heavenly people this christmas
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and …
god bless the christmas mamas, every one
Around here, Christmas looks something like this:It's Christmas lights and long lines and photo cards and apple cider and a last minute this and a …
someday at christmas: a post for my church family
“Someday all our dreams will come to beSomeday in a world where men are freeMaybe not in time for you and meBut someday at Christmas timeSomeday at …
an advent prayer for the weary parent’s heart
Morgan and I always seem to have these deep parenting talks in the dark of bedtime, when the day is over and dishes are done and we can rest at …
waiting for Christmas
The gift catalogs are here and Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone. I saw a jewelry store commercial on the TV at the gym yesterday that …
(Some of) My Favorite Etsy Shops
Last week I stopped into one of my favorite shops in Austin, Vintage Fresh, and noticed that some of their wooden wall art was made by a company …
who needs Christmas?
"He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with …
a map of Christmas
Star light, star bright;First star, I see tonight;I wish I may, I wish I might;Have the wish, I wish tonight. So many times …
a christmas wish list for every marriage
Ah, Christmas. The season of tapping your toes to “Jingle Bell Rock” and wishing your spouse would finally figure you out.I know it sounds harsh, but …
the small and mighty power of Christmas
"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know...his incomparably great power for us who believe. That …
advent: hearts filled by waiting
Last Saturday, seven happy and slightly sleep-deprived children woke up at the crack o' dawn ready to go outside to jump, shout, and generally whoop …
