Photo by iStock - Photographer Unknown This is the first of a 2-part series on the gifts of Christmas. I hope you enjoy both posts. If we are honest, Christmas is hard! The shopping, cooking, parties, cards, expectations, unmet expectations, and inevitable disappointments. All condensed into 4 weeks. There is just not enough time to …
What if We Chose a Different Type of Christmas?
Photo by A. Spratt (Unsplash) Thanksgiving is over. The leftovers are all stored away and now the Christmas rush begins. Yes, that's right, Christmas is a short month away and, I don’t know about you, but just saying those words makes me anxious. There is shopping to start, decorating to complete, a meal to plan, …
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Consider the Cost
We walked up and down the aisles, stopping occasionally to admire the jewelry securely displayed in glass cases. Naomi slowed as she approached a display of deep blue sapphire pendants and bracelets. She motioned for me to take a look and whispered, “I like pretty things.” We spent the remainder of our time together, negotiating …
Beautiful Distractions
Photo by T. Lakota (Unsplash) I’ve always believed that God was all-knowing and cares about His children. However, I recently learned He also has quite a sense of humor. Here’s what happened. I could hear my husband's voice echoing from across the fence, “Allison come here, I need your help.” He repeated his request as …
Our Truest Treasure
Photo by H. Lopes (Unsplash) The phone rang and a name popped onto the screen I hadn’t seen in years. It was a family friend and I was excited to catch up on life. I pushed the "Answer" button and said, “What a wonderful surprise to see your name on my phone! How are you …
Don’t Give Up – Let Go
Photo by Unsplash Titus turned 14 last week. He grew up under my desk, nestled in a basket sitting at my feet. It's been a long, fun-filled, at times challenging journey. And now we find ourselves at a point of transition. The Veterinarian says he is getting older and we need to prepare ourselves for …
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