Today, like countless other families across the United States, we'll be gathering with people we love to eat and swim and watch fireworks. We'll don our red, white, and blue and take a moment to recall those who bravely stood for freedom's cause and those who today wage the battle in deserts and cities around the world to keep our nation safe and secure. But also today, I'll take a time to remember the 27 million people who are enslaved around the world. The ones organizations like The ... [Read More]
#SmallTownUSA: Patriotism
Welcome back to the second month of the #SmallTownUSA photo linky! This month we're celebrating small town patriotism. I have to admit I had a hard time choosing a photo for this month. I have a thing for taking photos of the American flag and I have quite the collection of flag photos. For example, this one taken at the Shiloh National Battleground. But there are also the obligatory food photos, like the yummy Red, White, & Blue Strawberries my girl made for last year's Memorial ... [Read More]
Our Christmas Prayer for You
From our home in North Alabama to wherever this holiday finds you, our prayer for you is simple. May you find wonder in the twinkling lights And beauty in quiet winter nights. May you see others through eyes of grace, Reach others' hearts in every space. May God reach down and touch your heart, Feel His nearness, never far apart. May all your days be filled with love And blessings certain from above. This Christmas Day our prayers we share For peace and hope and friends who care. As you ... [Read More]
An Invitation for Christmas Slowing
It's frantic and it's push and shove To get it done in time The only chance for standing still Is in the check-out line. "Chargin' into the Holidays" from the musical, One Quiet Night Here we are, Christmas Eve ... and perhaps you are making your last minute dash to buy and bake. If so, you're probably not alone. If my Facebook feed is any indication, today will be filled with rushing to finish everything on the ever-present list. I have a few items left on my list as well. May ... [Read More]
5 Ways to Shine Bright this Christmas
It's here ... the final countdown. Christmas is just five days away. It's easy to spend these last few days wrapped up in the execution of the plans we've been making for the past few weeks. And while there is nothing wrong with perfect Christmas meals, beautifully wrapped packages, and festive get-togethers, maybe you want something a little more for this year. Maybe you're an Advent failure whose calendar is still on December 8th. (I can relate.) Maybe you forgot to get an angel off ... [Read More]
Great Provider excerpt from When God Draws Near devotions
Sharing one of the devotions from When God Draws Near: the story of redemption. Free download ... go ahead and get your copy now! Great Provider Reading: Psalm 23 We have a seven-year-old nephew and, as my husband says, “His want-er isn’t broken.” He can open any catalog, watch any commercial, or walk down the aisles of any store and share the litany of all his wants. Of course, most of our want-ers are broken either, are they? We’ve got our own Christmas lists. They may not be full of ... [Read More]
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