Seeking to be CONTENT in all things, JOYFUL in HOPE, PATIENT in affliction.
It is ironic that we can have difficulty giving thanks as we prepare for Thanksgiving. “Who has time?” you might be thinking as you bend beneath the considerable weight of family needs, expectations and your own desire to get it right. The challenge is particularly acute during this season of weariness. Many of us are …
Hey, stressed-out friends, I have news for you. Joy is not tied to perfection. Consider this as you struggle to find that last gift, tie the perfect bow or assemble matching outfits for the kids: Christmas doesn't need to be rendered perfect. Christmas is perfect because Jesus is perfect, and He is the founder and …
Happy New Year! I know the year begins in January. But doesn't September feel like a fresh start? School has begun - complete with that new backpack and first-day outfit the search for which drove everyone crazy. Soccer season, Bible studies, football, dance classes are all under way. Anyone who knows me knows that fall is my very favorite time of year (Pumpkins are coming!!), and part of that appeal for me is the plethora of possibility. A blank page on the calendar to fill. New things to consider. In the movie You've Got Mail (a good movie to watch in the fall), the Tom …
SMALL MOMENTS FULL OF GRACE 