Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

It’s that time of year again…when the tree is up, the Christmas lights are twinkling, the decorations fill our home, the house is warm and cozy, Christmas movies are on, baked goods fill the kitchen, and everything is so peaceful. If we could wrap all of this into a...
Thoughts to Ponder

Thoughts to Ponder

“…but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart” (Luke 2:51).  The mother in this scripture is Mary, and the scenario is when she couldn’t find Jesus after three days. Jesus was 12 years old at the time, a young boy whom she found in the temple speaking with...
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

“Mary, who’s at the door? Put that ointment away and answer the door!” Martha yelled from the kitchen. “I always have to answer the door,” Mary muttered under her breath. Martha gets to spend as much time in the kitchen as she wants, but I spend a few minutes mixing...