Christmas
Supporting roles
The events surrounding the Savior’s birth fascinate me. I like to reflect on the personality of the characters in the account, imagining myself as each one. They are all worthy to emulate, but I find it difficult to measure up: There’s Gabriel—majestic and fierce—delivering Mary’s and Joseph’s messages with authority and reassurance. Then there’s Mary—innocent…
Throw Out Christmas Traditions?
As we get closer to celebrating the birth of Jesus, I am still processing something my oldest son said last Christmas. In the midst of squeezing in our Adorenaments (a wonderful 12-day countdown to Jesus’ birthday celebrating His various names), Daniel mentioned that he was tired of this annual activity and didn’t feel we really…
Not Just a Keeper (and more)
Our feet crunch through the snow-dusted grass. The boys chase each other between rows of evergreens as Rachel wanders peacefully through the green, lying down occasionally to get the full effect of the setting and rest a bit. This is a favorite annual outing for our family—the Christmas tree hunt! Some years we find ourselves…
From Ordinary to Miraculous
The Christmas season is a magical time, and I don’t mean the sorcerer/witchcraft kind of magic. I’m talking the miraculous occurrences that happen in an instant and are the outpourings of a Father’s love. Just when I think I know what to expect from this festive, holy season, God throws a little wonderment my way.…
Sprinkling Our Days
Well, Thanksgiving is behind us and everyone is now looking ahead to Christmas (if they weren’t already). Like many others, the Christmas season is my favorite time of the year. Christmas music is played (at times quite loudly in our home) and cards sent. Candles lit. Decorations brought out. Goodies made. Shoeboxes packed to ship…
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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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