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Writing My Father’s Day Card Without A Daddy
It still feels surreal to buy a Father’s Day card. Considering I never bought one before I became a mom and you, a dad. I was the same age as TJ when… Read More
Little Girls and Grown Up Women: How To Celebrate Grieving & Joy On Mother’s Day
How can we find joy through motherhood, as we try to make sense of the journey ourselves? As a mom of two preschooler boys, I’m sandwiched in between my experience of motherhood… Read More
When It’s Hard To Change: Breakfast With Jesus
“‘You would not have called to me unless I had been calling to you,”said the Lion.” –The Silver Chair, C.S. Lewis One of the biggest treats I’ve come to enjoy is a… Read More
Why You Make My Christmas Special
Christmas is here. I’m writing a special Christmas card… To Someone Special who’s made my Christmas, I was browsing paintings in a local art gallery when I struck up a conversation with… Read More
Shocking Beauty on Christmas Eve
“Why did Jesus have to be born a baby?” My five year old TJ slouches across his Toy Story bedsheets, as he casually fires a zinger. The kid can’t sit still anytime… Read More
Fields of Faith: The Call To Leave, Go & See
It’s the day before Christmas Eve. But, it’s just another day on the job for the shepherds watching flocks by night. They have no idea what’s waiting for them on the other… Read More
God-sized Dreams: A Christmas Gift for Your Heart (Guest Post by Holley Gerth)
*Special Guest Post Today* by author and speaker Holley Gerth* Holley and I write alongside each other for DaySpring's (In)Courage site (Holley is Co-Founder & Sr. Editor). I'm especially blessed by her… Read More
When You’re Not Ready For Christmas
I wasn’t ready for Christmas. You wouldn’t have guessed it, judging from the two bulging suitcases I dragged up to the ticket counter. I was flying up Northwest to spend my first… Read More
The Greatest Christmas Dilemma (A Special Advent Giveaway)
We have a double-feature today on the blog: a Faith Barista Jam & a special Advent Giveaway! At the end of today's post, click the blue button to submit your Unwrapping Jesus… Read More
Unmarketing Joy & Unmasking Ourselves
“We don’t have to check our pain at the door of Christmas. We can bring it to the One who knows that the manger leads to the cross.'”~ Holley Gerth A few… Read More
The Dangers of Complicating Christmas
“Too often, the Christmas story only impinges on the periphery of our lives.” ~ Ian Strachan, Today In a Manger With so much Christmas to celebrate, the danger isn’t about cheer. It’s… Read More
Take The Faith Barista Challenge: Unwrapping Jesus — A Celebration of Simplicity
No matter how traditional, sentimental or ordinary this Christmas may turn out to be, one thing’s for sure. Jesus stands apart from the tinsel to bring you a new message this year. … Read More
