I have said it before and I’ll say it again…I love snow days. Not only do I get the day off, but my family does too…which means we get time together, all six of us. We sleep in, read, and play. We sit by the fire with our hot chocolate, make snow ice cream and … Continue reading Snow Days

I have said it before and I’ll say it again…I love snow days. Not only do I get the day off, but my family does too…which means we get time together, all six of us. We sleep in, read, and play. We sit by the fire with our hot chocolate, make snow ice cream and … Continue reading Snow Days

I am struck by how difficult a year it has been for so many of my friends and family. For them, it will be a relief for this year to be over in hopes that 2010 will be a fresh new start, but first we must get through the Christmas season. How hard is that … Continue reading Christmas Reflection 2009

There is a scene in the church Christmas production, at least one, each year where tears bubble up and spill over because of the profound reality portrayed. For me, this year, it was the resurrection. Specifically, the lyrics to He’s Alive sunk deep into my spirit. When you have felt the hand of death try … Continue reading Christmas

Thanksgiving Only in America do we take a humble holiday in which we show our appreciation to God for his blessings, and make it all about shopping. And while it appears that we have misplaced the true meaning of Thanksgiving, underneath the mountains of food and the anticipation of Black Friday, I believe that we … Continue reading

Have you ever noticed there are some people that seem to go through more than the average amount of hardship? It seems that these Job-like people are continually facing trials and heartaches of monumental proportions. My friend Kathy is one of these people. Losing her husband to cancer a few months ago was tragic. We … Continue reading Job