Christmas
Light of Christmas (more than a big candle)
“When Christ entered our world, he didn’t come to brighten our Decembers, but to transform our lives.”~Rich Miller Lights are a significant part of Christmas decorating in many homes. From those strung around the house and trees to flickering candles. And don’t forget the illuminated outside scene. There are brilliant colored ones and stark…
Dump the Holiday Stress (and Get Something More)
Thanksgiving and Christmas bring out the best and worst in people. They remind us of the gifts in our lives and inject a renewed sense of appreciation. They help center us on the Giver of those gifts and increase our attention on the Savior. They encourage generosity in our hearts and in our pocketbooks. …
Begin Preparing Your Heart for Christmas [and Have Fun Doing It]
Do you, like me, love the Christmas season? Do you embrace everything Christmas: the songs, the traditions, the family time, the lights and decorations, the food, yet long to find a way to pare the season down to a simpler, gentler time? Do you never tire of celebrating the birth of our Savior and worshiping…
[From the Archives] Not Just a Keeper
I pray this post from the archives blesses you. I’m taking some time off from creating new content to refocus and spend time with family. God willing, I’ll be back January 2 with new posts and a new look. May you feel the peace of the Lord this Christmas and through the New Year. ___________________________________ Our feet…
[From the Archives] Throw Out Christmas Traditions?
I pray this post from the archives blesses you. I’m taking some time off from creating new content to refocus and spend time with family. God willing, I’ll be back January 2 with new posts and a new look. May you feel the peace of the Lord this Christmas and through the New Year. ______________________ As we…
[From the Archives] From Ordinary to Miraculous
I pray this post from the archives blesses you. I’m taking some time off from creating new content to refocus and spend time with family. God willing, I’ll be back January 2 with new posts and a new look. May you feel the peace of the Lord this Christmas and through the New Year. ___________________________________…
Reflections and Projections (Christmas Prayer)
It’s been a wonderful, full year. One of many blessings, yet not without its share of frustrations and difficulties as well. Not much different from yours, I’m sure. The Lord has made His presence known in many ways through what I perceive as the good and the bad. He is faithful and exceedingly gracious! You,…
Celebrating the Ultimate Washing
The rustle of the dry leaves taunt me. Dirty brown and dull gray assault my eyes. What I want is the pure white of snow. A clean covering that makes all sparkle. A blanket of brilliance that covers up the ugly and rough. It’s not really the look of the outside landscape I’m looking…
Cultivating the Humble, Imperfect Look [celebrating Christmas]
There isn’t much I don’t like about the Christmas season … I love the fun traditional music and the beautiful songs celebrating the Christ child. I love the glittery cheery reds and greens as well as the elegant, Victorian look of the more subdued tones. I love the scent of pine, cedar, cinnamon, and sweetness.…
Glory to God in the Highest!
Hallelujah, Christmas Day is upon us! Every year we anticipate the family gatherings, the wonderful holiday songs, the gifts, and the food. These are all great things; however, Christmas is about so much more. It is about a world turned upside down by the birth of a baby boy. It is about that moment when…
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Hello, I'm Julie, an imperfect wife and mother of four. Life in this broken world is not always easy. Yet, joy can be found in each day through the grace and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I find it's easy for our day's blessings to get lost in its happenings. But God's "mercies never end" (Lamentations 3:22) and His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
May the posts and pages on this site offer you a measure of peace and encouragement.
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