Anticipation and Hope! These are the things that mark the Advent season which begins on Sunday. In these days hope can be a difficult thing to hold onto. How can we keep the spirit of Advent alive even through the despair that surrounds our world? Advent is all about expectation and longing. It is about … Read more
One tradition that we have enjoyed as a family during the Christmas season is the Jesse Tree. A Jesse Tree is a great way to keep the focus on Christ and His plan for us as we are in the midst of a busy holiday season. In this post, I’ll share what the Jesse Tree … Read more
With Christmas quickly approaching, some people might find themselves caught up in the frantic nature of the holiday season and longing for a way to better prepare their hearts for the true wonder of Christmas ~ God’s gift to the world through the person of Jesus Christ. However, as Christians we have the choice to … Read more
Christmas books are some of my favorite books ever. We look forward to pulling off the shelves, all of our special books about the coming Christ and all of the other inspirational stories that lead straight to him every year. We have a lovely basket that sits next to our hearth that instantly becomes our … Read more
I vaguely remember participating in Advent during a few minutes worth of a Church service as a child. It was different from my regular thrilling traditions of Santa and family and gifts. I didn’t quite understand it, but I do remember being intrigued by the sacredness of the candle ceremony. Once married, with children on … Read more