I think I deserve to be placed into the “World’s Worst Blogger” category for what I’m about to admit. Oh well. Here goes: It is December 5, 2012, and I’m just now posting about the gift I gave to our church ladies last Christmas. As in 2011. A year ago. I know. Disgraceful. I decided …
I found this idea on Pinterest months ago. It looked easy and cute, the two requirements that any craft must meet before I attempt it. The original post was adorable, but lacked specific instructions, which, if you come here often, you know that “exact” is in my top ten favorite words list. I did a …
Christmas started very early for me this year! Last Thursday, I got a small package from my friend, Ava. Inside was the most unique Christmas ornament I’ve ever received! It also holds special meaning for me. Here’s a picture: It’s an ornament made from an illustration in the book Farmer Boy, by Laura Ingalls Wilder! …
About ten years ago, my parents bought a pie at a Cracker Barrel restaurant that changed my life. It was a chocolate pecan pie. They brought it to a church fellowship dinner. I don’t remember the sermon preached that day, but I remember this pie! 🙂 Because I don’t live near a Cracker Barrel, and …
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I try to make a birthday cake for Jesus each year. Years ago, I chose a special cake for the purpose, one that I make only at Christmas. As a child, this was my favorite Christmas dessert. In 8th grade, I was really excited to serve it at a Christmas party I was hosting for …
I’m striving to keep Christ the focus of my life always, but especially this time of year. I can’t help but feel the pressure: decorating, baking, traditions and memories, shopping, wrapping, making gifts for church and the mother of them all – financial stress! Yesterday, I was rushing about getting things ready for our church …
I am constantly amazed at how God sees me through each day. I often begin my days heavy-hearted, full of care and woe. I pray and read my Bible, still not feeling an overwhelming burst of energy or joy. I end the day, however, hopeful and ready to see what tomorrow holds. I lie in …
On January 2, 1998, I married my best friend. I gave him my heart over 13 years ago, and he has cared for it meticulously ever since. He has sacrificed for me, protected me, listened to me, cared for me when I’ve been sick, cherished me and made me laugh. He has held me during …
This year, I tried two new recipes for our Christmas meal. I got them from my Aunt Linda, who made both of these dishes for our Thanksgiving meal. These will serve a crowd easily – so they are perfect for feeding church family at potlucks – but I wanted to make them for my family, …
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