by Joanne | Dec 13, 2013 | Christmas 2013
Christmas – Probably the one time of the year well known for gift giving. Much time and effort will be put forth as we all participate in giving and receiving gifts. There can be a number of reasons we give a gift. I saw this video the other day and it really...
by Joanne | Dec 12, 2013 | Christmas 2013
No matter how hard we may try, it is pretty difficult to separate ourselves from the entire concept of Santa Claus. Everywhere we go this time of year, he appears – every mall has one, Christmas cards are decorated with him, story books, movies & yes, we...
by Joanne | Dec 11, 2013 | Christmas 2013
He was slightly different from the others. From the beginning, he stood apart from the others. Distinct. Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. Had a very shiny nose. That particular difference became the source of much teasing. He never did feel much like the others....
by Joanne | Dec 10, 2013 | Christmas 2013
I woke up, after three very short hours of sleep. Coming into the kitchen, I see … Grace … in a pot 🙂 I had a post written and ready to go this morning. But then life happens…… another dump of the fruit flavored Cheerios (When, oh, when will...
by Joanne | Dec 8, 2013 | Christmas 2013
God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6) Lord, forgive me for anytime I have felt insignificant and wondered if You knew or cared that I exist. Forgive me for ever doubting whether You would hear my prayers or if You would really answer them....
by Joanne | Dec 7, 2013 | Christmas 2013
These days before Christmas can find us totally engulfed in shopping and decorating and writing out Christmas cards. Oh, and then there’s the baking and the wrapping of gifts. How could I forget the office parties, the visiting of friends and family, the gift...
