Childrens choirs sing, palm branches adorn sanctuaries, bunnies line shelves, families dye eggs and gather around tables. Easter is like a breath of fresh air after a long winter, reminding us all that He makes all things new. Just a short season after we have sung songs with the theme, “God is with us,” we […]
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room: Advent Resources to Gather Now
Advent. My absolute favorite time of year. This is the time, the four weeks before Christmas, that we focus our hearts on Jesus and plan for the celebration of His birth. It is here! Joy to the World! The Lord is come! Let Earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room! And […]
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A Thanksgiving Playlist to Prepare Him Room
Thanksgiving songs seem scarce in comparison to our selection of tunes for most other holidays, especially Christmas. I find myself tuning into Christmas music in the autumn months, because my heart is ready to celebrate the holidays and who has ever heard of Thanksgiving music, am I right? Sweet friends, I have actually […]
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When Your New Year Longs for Rest in Him
Fresh and new, a clean slate to write a new story. I love making goals and plans. I’m not at all opposed to resolutions. We might as well “try better” at some point and I think the first day of a fresh year is absolutely suitable for pressing the restart button. I love dreaming and […]
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Cultivating A Joyful Thanksgiving
My mom is the epitome of joy. She taught us to live joyfully. It was all we knew of childhood. A relationship with Jesus, a heart full of gratitude, a spirit of contentment, and happiness in the little things–it was the way of life. I never knew my mom was fascilitaing anything other than the ordinary. […]
