Taking A Break for Christmas

December 16 I hope you’re getting excited about Christmas (which is only 9 days away)! I’ve been busy lately finishing up shopping lists and marking projects off my list. It’s so easy to let the rush of Christmas overshadow the joy of Christ’s coming. I’ve decided to step back from blogging for a few weeks … Continue reading Taking A Break for Christmas

3 Books I’m Reading This December

December 9 It’s hard to find time to read in December. My Christmas to-do lists are long and sitting down to open a book isn’t a priority. But in between online shopping and music rehearsals, I’m enjoying a few rich books this month. Here are three: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. … Continue reading 3 Books I’m Reading This December

What Black Friday Taught Me About Godliness and Contentment

For twenty-four hours, Thanksgiving Day arouses gratefulness and benevolence in Americans. Then Black Friday hits, and things take a radically different turn. On Thursday, we open our doors to welcome family and count our blessings. On Friday, we tear down doors to snatch the hottest items at satisfying prices. The twenty-four-hour paradox is almost funny. … Continue reading What Black Friday Taught Me About Godliness and Contentment