Encouragement for Every Season & Reason Kit's Typewriter WELL, THAT WAS UNEXPECTED... As I unboxed our daughter Katy's American Girl Dolls that she had loved and played with when she was a young girl, tender memories flooded back now that she is a grown woman, living too far away. But present day had tasked me with finding Kit and Felicity in the attic for our granddaughter Lydia to continue that love and fun. I first pulled out Kit, she wore her red Christmas dress with wh

“But these moments are invitations...”   "But this season is not about holding on to what was - it's about opening your hands to what God is doing now." she goes on, "He works in missed calls, the strained conversations, the hope we're trying to hold onto. His presence is steady and sure." Ann Voskamp explains, "You don't need to create the perfect holiday to experience the miracle of it. God comes into the imperfect places - into the unspoken griefs, the gaps in our famil

Jingle Bell Christmas Centerpiece Supplies: Wide mouthed jar Stringed lights 8.7 ft. (or less) (mine were battery operated and lights were on a timer) jingle bells (or cranberrys or small ornaments) White cloth to wrap around battery pack faux snow ribbon Christmas picks fresh evergreen Directions: Tie your ribbon on the mouth of the jar. Turn on your lights. Many of them are on a timer. Mine cycle on for 6 hours then off for 18 hours. The lights will automatically turn

"Recipes are one way in which love passes through the generations." IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS UNLESS... How is it that certain recipes and traditions make us feel warm and included. They make room for you like a big hug. I love how God gave us the senses. Especially at Christmas time with eyes to see all the beautiful expressions of Christmas around us from twinkling lights to nativity sets! Our ears hear the beautiful tunes that transform the season. And then their is taste a

"Encouragement for Every Season & Reason" "The sea is His and He made it." Psalm 95:5 This time of the year on the Central Coast of California tourists have migrated home and we are left with a scattering of sea birds for our companions. The beach is moody and as the mist rolls in I take a deep breath of the salty air. My thoughts turn to the holidays and the demands that come each year. Click here and learn what your Holiday Capacity is and join me for a peace-filled se

I believe the only fitting response to His pursuit of our hearts is to wholeheartedly seek Him in return." Jennifer McCaman "Make room for God's plan to unfold." Lisa Terkeurst AS THE HOLIDAYS arrive so will many deliveries. With each knock from your mailman you will open the door and welcome in the package or you'll need to deny the delivery. Over-commitment, exhaustion, anxiety need to be kicked to the curb, sent packing, well you get the idea!! Consider your holiday capa

THIS TIME OF THE YEAR you can find the cutest seasonal cups, use them to make these fun treat cup! Here's some ideas on what to fill it up with - sweet treats, trail mix, tea bags, spiced apple cider mix, mulling spices. Supplies: Decorative paper cup Decorative scissors Paper punch Ribbon Treats Directions: Squeeze the top of your cup together. Using decorative scissors trim off the top lip of your cup, curving at the outside edges. This is what the top will look like. Ma

“When we preach Jesus Christ, oh!  Then we are not putting out the plates, the knives and the forks for the feast, but we are handing out the Bread Himself.”  Spurgeon Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup THERE'S NOTHING BETTER than a table surrounded by loved ones. Serve up this flavorful soup and let the conversations begin! "We are His sheep. Go and feed in the rich meadows of His boundless love." Charles Spurgeon Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup Ingredients: 1 3/4 cu

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