The last few days of 2013 are here … Hallelujah! I’ve mentioned more than once that this year has been a rough one, and honestly, I think it’s been the most difficult year of my life to-date, with its loss, change, and constant ups and downs. 2013 is a year I won’t be sad to see go, and I am… Read More
Archives for December 2013
Preparing the Heart for Christmas
The days of Advent have wound down and Christmas Eve is here! The time to be with family and friends, to take a break from the fast pace of life, and to revel in the beauty, grace, joy and peace that comes from the whole reason for this season – “God With Us” – is just what this girl needs…. Read More
Comfort & Joy
It has been a very chilly, take-your-breath-away kind of cold here in Michigan this past week, with temperatures barely making it to 20 degrees each day. I know it’s Michigan and I’ve lived here my whole life and I should expect this, but I’ll be honest, I’m not a big fan of it. Between the whipping wind and below-zero wind-chill… Read More
A Thrill of Hope
Earlier this week, I read the following in a post on the Naptime Diaries blog … “Christmas is coming. People are celebrating. The twinkle lights are out and even though this is a season of materialism and buying and gifts, it’s also a season of seeing the really beautiful parts of community blossom and materialize. And if all else fails,… Read More
Anticipating Advent
It’s December 1st. The beginning of Advent. The countdown to Christmas, and subsequently the New Year. The past few years, I have come to very much enjoy this particular part of the year – this winding down of time and reflecting back on previous months – and the opportunity to draw close to God and prepare my heart for His… Read More