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Joy at Christmastime

Dec 12 2008 4:14 pm

Last year we ran a little series entitled 5 Keys to Christmas Joy. You can now read those posts in consecutive order, on one page, here. We hope these... Read More ›

5 Keys to Christmas Joy

Dec 12 2008 3:52 pm

The First Key by Nicole Whitacre What would make you happy this Christmas? What if I told you that you won a contest and someone was going to do... Read More ›

Comfort for the Downcast

Dec 11 2008 1:59 pm

I know many people who are suffering this Christmas. Their trials weigh upon my heart as I cut fresh holly for the mantle and bake cookies with the kids.... Read More ›

The Distracted Woman

Dec 10 2008 2:55 pm

Are you distracted this holiday season? Martha—sister of Mary, friend of Jesus—is famous for being frantic about all she had to do. It says in Luke 10:38 that “Martha... Read More ›

Distracted or Downcast?

Dec 9 2008 4:26 pm

Can you put yourself in one of these two categories? For many of us, the Christmas season heightens our distractions or highlights our despondency. We may be consumed with... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Dec 5 2008 10:42 pm

We haven’t stopped laughing since Tracy sent in this story about her husband. A big thank you to Tracy’s husband Matt for being a great sport! Until Monday,Janelle for... Read More ›

Plan to Depend

Dec 5 2008 3:30 pm

We hope the simple suggestions for managing your holiday time have been helpful. But let’s be clear: this is not a self-help blog, because if truth be told, we... Read More ›

Choose the Best Time

Dec 4 2008 5:07 pm

Practicing the 15:4 rule this holiday season opens the door to another productivity option. It gives us the chance to decide the best time to complete each task. First... Read More ›

Take Fifteen

Dec 3 2008 3:44 pm

”Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish,... Read More ›

Surviving the Season

Dec 2 2008 5:39 pm

Last Monday I went to the craft store in search of Thanksgiving stickers for the nieces and nephews. It was still three days until Thanksgiving, but the harvest decorations... Read More ›

A Conversation with Jerry Bridges

Dec 1 2008 4:45 pm

Last week CJ sat down for an interview with one of my favorite authors and teachers—Jerry Bridges. As I listened to the podcast of their conversation, I was freshly... Read More ›

Turkey Bowl 2008

Nov 28 2008 10:45 pm

This year’s Turkey Bowl quickly turned in to a rout (35-14). Although Dad was quarterback for both teams, he refused to appear in the picture with the losing team... Read More ›

Come Ye Thankful People

Nov 27 2008 11:49 am

COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME Come ye thankful people come,Raise the song of harvest home!All is safely gathered in,Ere the winter storms begin;God our Maker, doth provideFor our wants... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Funnies x3

Nov 26 2008 3:41 pm

I’m busy making a trial-run at gravy today, which seemed wise, given my failure last year. I want to be sure it really will thicken this time. Tomorrow we’ll... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Funnies x2

Nov 25 2008 3:26 pm

Another classic Thanksgiving Friday Funny, from Gloria this time… PREGNANT TURKEY STORY One year at Thanksgiving, my mom went to my sister’s house for the traditional feast.Knowing how gullible... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Funnies

Nov 24 2008 6:40 pm

The bustle of Thanksgiving week is upon us. We’re shopping and cooking and hoping this year’s dinner turns out better than last year’s. To give you a few laughs... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Nov 21 2008 9:58 pm

After last week’s post about my battle with Caly over her jelly toast, Christy sent us a video of her son not eating his sandwich. She thought he had... Read More ›

Our Mothering Forecast

Nov 21 2008 11:48 am

What’s the future for your kids look like today? Perhaps your home is a place of peace and tranquility, your fears as insignificant as gnats to swat away. Or... Read More ›

A Mother’s Hope

Nov 20 2008 2:32 pm

As mothers who have trusted in Jesus Christ, we have the hope of the gospel. The gospel begins with some bad news. It confirms the fact that we are... Read More ›