In the Advent season of 2015, Jennifer Rothschild graciously wrote a heartwarming guest post for my blog that was nearing the completion of its first year. Seven years have passed since this post appeared on my blog and many readers were not yet here in those early days. I’ve decided to share Jennifer’s beautiful words […]
When Our Hearts Hold a Sacred Solidarity Around the Manger of God with Us
Headlights shine like lanterns in the night as the tires glide into parking spots, leading us and inviting us in. Children hold the hands of mothers and grandmothers as they enter the expectant sanctuary. Friends introduce distant aunts and second cousins to the familiar church family as they slide quietly into the pew. It seems […]
The Empty Nativity
My home has three extra visitors this Christmas. Our three foster babies are precious, tiny, stair steps. They bring so much joy and liveliness to our already loud and joyful home. We absolutely adore them. They are busy, busy, busy just as you’d expect an infant, toddler, and preschooler to be. I imagine this is […]
How We Can Make this Christmas Most Sacred
To say that I love Christmas is an understatement. I cherish the entire Christmas season, and if I could lean in really closely to you, right here as a friend to a friend? I would honestly share my heart and say that some of the early years of my adulthood have felt a bit too […]
The Best of Christmas Movies for Families
I’ve had a strong affinity for Christmas flicks ever since I was a little girl. My brother and I never missed a year of the Muppet Family Christmas. I think we discovered some of the best Christmas movies for families in our early years and somehow, our VHS tapes were able to keep up with […]
