A Clean Sweep
A new year is upon us and I find the need to clean or clean-out. It’s not the same as “spring cleaning” or fall “harvest and prepare for winter” cleaning but it is a type of renewal. …
Window Shopping,Retail Therapy and the Coupon Queen
I usually enjoy shopping. Especially in a mall or plaza but my favorite place is the Christmas Tree Shoppe! And I have one real close to my house. I don’t enjoy food shopping as much because….well, it…
Celebrate the Child
God had been silent for a long time with His people. It had been almost 400 years since the last prophet had spoken His Word to them. Faithful Jews clung to prophesy from Scripture while waiting for…
Christmas Peace or Christmas Pace?
We all know what the problem is. Every year the advertisements and shelves in the stores start filling up with Christmas items earlier and earlier each year. So much stress is added by competition and comparison. The…
Of Hearth and Home
Pictures of fireplaces with a crackling flame evoke strong sentiments of warmth and a cozy place to sit. We are drawn in for the warmth and to toast marshmallows or some people just enjoy poking at the…