“Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.”
Genesis 18:5 NIV
Finding Renewed Treasure
I made Christmas shopping easy for my husband this past Christmas season. Since my Bible of fifteen years was sporting loose pages in…
Focus: Theme Word for 2012
For the past two or three weeks I’ve been hearing talk in various places about choosing a word for the new year—a theme…
The Blessing Is on the Way
As we begin this new year, are any of you still waiting for a blessing you hoped would come in 2011—or even earlier?…
Blessing One Another in the New Year
Happy New Year, everyone!! I hope you soaked up every last ounce of Christmas joy over the past couple of weeks and are…
Still Little Girls at Heart
My big little girls are still at it. Still trying to capture the magic under the Christmas tree. As you can see, this…
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
Just popping in long enough to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to share one of our annual timed photos. Christmas…
Return Trip
“The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been…
The Constant of Christmas
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many. Heartaches hurt more, burdens feel heavier, and changes can be more challenging to…
Fun Christmas Questions—and a Winner!
Let’s have some Christmas fun today! Announcing a winner is always fun so let’s start with that. The winner of The Spirit of…
A Christmas Shopper’s Prayer
Before we get any deeper into the Christmas season, I’d like to share the poem I wrote for Christmas last year (I write…
Carol Your Way to Worship
Have you ever caroled your way to worship? One thing I hope for you this holiday season is many sweet moments of personal…
The Spirit of Christmas Giveaway!
You know me — I love giveaways. Love entering them and love hosting them—especially holiday giveaways. I wanted to offer this one early…
Fall Family Time
A couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed a wonderful family weekend at my parents’ home, and Thanksgiving week seems like the perfect time…
The Last Hold-Outs
Be on the lookout for them in the next couple of weeks. The last hold-outs of autumn. These stubborn fall leaves will not…
Giveaway Winner Plus More: Soup’s On!
After giving new folks ample time to sign up for my newsletter and get in on the drawing, today’s the day to announce…
A Taste of Life Notes: The Amazing Race
The deadline is fast approaching (Sunday at noon) to get in on this year’s Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway. Remember one lucky subscriber—either…
A Lovely Reminder
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty!” Psalm 84:1 One morning when a full, out-of-town day stretched before me, I wanted…
Trading Weakness for Strength
Who knew shopping for a sofa and matching chairs would turn out to be the most difficult shopping chore of my life? No,…