Open The Eyes of My Heart Lord

Open

I’m not sure if it was the stress of the upcoming holiday that was wearing on me, or maybe it was the fact that my husband and I weren’t seeing eye to eye on a few things.  Throw in the mix that I have been working more than I usually do — which has left me

Do you look for the blessings?

Count your blessings

The holidays should bring us joy and reunions with friends and family. We should be able to approach them with expectation and anticipation. But some years we can’t. Some years, too much has changed from the way it was to fully embrace where we are. We have been blessed this year and we are looking

Darkness to Light

Darkness to Light

The darkest days of Fall, before the first day of Winter gives us a chance to reflect on being a L I G H T and connecting with our Higher Power, mine is God, to experience peace and joy in today. Daylight is a precious gift… …as is the moment. Each day before us provides

God’s heart for the Little Ones

Little Children

I think that it is fairly obvious from scripture that God has an intense and reckless love for children. “And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do

Chicken Nuggets and Jesus

McDonald's Chicken Nuggets

Cravings… We all have them. Chocolate. Ice cream. Pickles. Sushi. When I was pregnant with my first child, I craved chicken nuggets. And not just any kind of chicken nuggets. My strange, estrogen-laden desire could only be satisfied by the ones from McDonalds. Don’t judge me. I couldn’t help it. So it could be 11

It isn't what you get, it is what you become.

Thanksgiving

This year I was able to attend my home church, Hosanna!, to celebrate Christmas Eve. For the first time ever, they had a live nativity scene. It was simply amazing. The front altar was covered with hay, and roaming about were 2 camels, a donkey, goat, lamb, calf and geese. Throughout the service, the lamb

Daily KIP:  Merry Christmas!

Do You Believe in Santa?

Monday night, my family set out to see Santa. I piled Owen and Gracie into our car, and met my husband at the local mall around 5 PM. I should first tell you about the ride to the mall. My 6 year old, Owen, began to ask questions. “Is Santa real?” Apparently Anna, also a

Daily KIP: Share a Christmas tradition with someone younger. Tell a story or share a memory of past holidays with someone you love. We too would LOVE to hear about your holiday traditions, consider commenting and sharing them with us!!

Remembering Our Military Families

Just wanted to throw out there a reminder for everyone to remember military families who may be celebrating Christmas this year without a loved one. Whether it be to send a note, make a visit, or even say some prayers… take a minute to thank those who are sacrificing so much to ensure our freedom.