Welcome to the first day of the Advent Season! Here is Our Advent Calendar. Advent is a way to prepare for the nativity of Jesus Christ. The word advent comes from the Latin word adventus which means waiting. Several churches mark the advent season by using the liturgical colors of blue or purple on their banners, altar cloths, and vestments (religious clothing) Blue and purple signify hope and royalty. Our church lights a candle on an advent wreath each week. The Advent ... View the Post
Sharing The Good News
As a longtime Christian, I know that most posts written today will feature stories and images of that beautiful terrible cross inviting all to accept this most precious gift. Today I am Sharing The Good News. Today’s post is for those who have already accepted the forgiveness of the cross and what happens next. I awoke extra early on Thursday when I could have stayed in bed. Instead, I puttered around the kitchen baking cookies, washing fruit and coloring eggs. Sharing The Good News My ... View the Post
The Climb
Yesterday was a gorgeous Arizona spring day~ clear and in the ’70s. It was time for The Climb. Also known as the 30th Annual Climb For Cancer on South Mountain. Back in early January, we asked if there was anyone we could climb for. We received several names. The Climb Two weeks ago I learned that my very, very good friend Marci has cancer. She is 38. You met her last year in the post “A Rose Amongst the Thorns”. So the walk was made for Marci and many others. All names were ... View the Post
Faith and Christmas Miracles
Have you ever had to describe what faith is to another person? This is a special story on Faith and Christmas Miracles. Explaining It can be quite difficult. The dictionary defines faith as: “A firm belief in something for which there is no proof.” For me, my personal religious faith is so much more than that, although I find that I am at a loss for words to describe my feelings. Instead, I would like to tell you a story about reaffirming faith. Faith can be tricky for some. Like the sea, it ... View the Post
There is Light There is Hope He Promised
She turned the page of the calendar. Once upon a time, this month had brought her anticipation and great joy. Now she just wished she could skip to January and leave this month, this year, behind her. But there is There is Light There is Hope He Promised. Life had felt like a snow globe. It had been a year in which her life had felt like a snow globe, badly shaken. Some days where she wondered if there was a slow leak and others when she felt completely shattered. Sometimes it felt as if ... View the Post
Acorn Elves
Every year I create a handcrafted ornament or Christmas decoration for my kids. This year it is Acorn Elves. Acorn Elves In addition I make a limited edition for my etsy shop. While this year is no exception, there is twist. I am calling this years ornament “Elves for Ceekay”. This is my good friend Ceekay (with my doxie Rudi). She writes the blog “Thinkin of Home”. Ceekay is currently in the hospital fighting a very bad reaction to her most recent chemotherapy session. Ceekay and I ... View the Post
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