I want to share a table scape with a Candy Cane Prayer Christmas message with you. A beautiful table with a beautiful message, a winning combination for sure. I’ve been putting up Christmas decorations. Designing table scapes are my favorite thing to do in the whole world, well, except preaching and playing with my grandkids […]
And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 NAS It is only mentioned in Luke. And Luke doesn’t comment. He simply states the fact…no room. Nothing more. I want more information. How many […]
Bright sunshine filled the morning. After days of dreary rain the sunshine was a welcomed friend! Springtime daffodils sat in clumps under the thickest boughs of dogwood I can remember seeing in years. Shorter redbuds covered in a profusion of vibrant fushia colored blooms stood in front of the glorious white dogwood like flower girls […]
In the world of Easter baskets the chocolate bunny is essential! It’s big so it helps fill the basket! That’s a really good thing. You gotta have a filler so it doesn’t require a bank loan to fill the basket! But which bunny do you choose? Solid chocolate or hollow? First, I must admit […]
Every child understands Christmas is about the gift. It is about giving gifts. Getting gifts. YEAH! Whoops, did I get a little too carried away there? Sorry! Gifts… But not just any gift. The perfect gift. A gift that won’t get broken. That won’t get stolen. A gift that is just perfect for the recipient. A […]
It’s a gift. Not the gift, but a gift. You know an ability that you either got it or you don’t. Gift wrapping is an art and some of us just don’t have it. Have you ever gotten a gift from someone that does have the gift, the wrap a gift gift? (Did I completely […]
It’s too important to miss! The message. The why. The reason behind the gifts. The purpose behind the celebration. It’s not about the box, it’s what’s in the box, what’s behind the celebration that makes it so important! It’s so simple even a child can understand it, but it’s not childish. Children seem to understand […]
That’s right and I mean it too…there is power in giving thanks. You can and should unleash the power of thanksgiving! And I’m not referring to the big fancy, elaborate “thank you” either. No, the simple two words “thank you” connected to a sincere heart has life changing power. We are wowed with the […]
Leaves don’t hold all the fall colors I enjoy. Fat, vibrant orange pumpkins. Rusty rakes and piles of brown leaves. The smell of leaves burning and the promise of hot dogs and marshmallows when we’re done, if everyone works hard. These are precious pictures that hang in the gallery of my mind when someone mentions […]
It’s the first game we play with our babies, “Peep Eye. I see you!” Or maybe you say “Peek-a-boo. I see you.” Same game. Their response covers the spectrum from coos to hysterical laughter. As they grow a little older they cover their eyes and peer through their fingers. I find it fascinating that young […]
My daddy made the best “Sweet Potato Pie” ever. Yes, it’s a Southern thang and no, it’s not the same as a Pumpkin Pie–it is way, way better. He only made them at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Why do we save the most delicious things for only holidays? Just saying… Sweet Potato Pie was my […]
The last scrap of meat has been carved off the end of the ham bone. The last deviled egg was gobbled, so the plate could be washed. All that’s left of Easter is the two malted milk ball eggs in the bottom of the bag that the kids didn’t find. It’s almost the end of […]