After working many hours at the polls and then watching election results on TV, I had to remind myself of what James Montgomery Boice, late pastor of Tenth Presbyterian in Philadelphia, said, “The kingdom of God does not arrive on Air Force One.” I know …
Christmas
In His Presence #13: Reasons for the Season
What a busy time of year this is! I can already feel my blood pressure rising as I count down the number of shopping days I have left. With all the hustle and bustle, it’s easy for our own quiet times to get pushed to …
Dealing Peacefully with Holiday Stress: Meet Wendy & Charlyn
[Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of a 2-part interview series talking with Christian women on how they deal with holiday stress. To read part one, click here.] How do busy leaders keep emotionally grounded during the holidays? Church leader, active mother, and missionary wife, …
Free Shopping at God’s Online Store to Give & Receive at Christmas
“…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 1. The gift of Love – Know unconditional love. “In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. …
Dealing Peacefully with Holiday Stress: Meet Debbie
The holidays are quickly approaching. I feel my chest tightening and my stomach clenching. It’s hard to get my breath and I suddenly feel very tired. It’s anxiety. I’m anticipating the stress that comes with the preparations for social gatherings, long car rides to visit …
Reasons for the Season Family Devotional
Reasons for the Seasons Family Devotional by Kathy Hutto is a gift from Kathy & Mentoring Moments. Kathy’s Christmas family devotion starts on December 1st and runs through December 24. Print out and let others know of this wonderful Christmas resource. Reasons for the Season …
Christmas in July Party Planning
Thank you to Lydia Harris for hosting our giveaway last week. Lydia’s book, Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting is a wonderful book for individual or small group Bible study. This week let’s talk about fun Christmas parties for family and friends. Now before school starts …
Home for Christmas
The first time I went home for Christmas, I was in my freshman year at college 1500 miles away from the military base in New Hampshire where my parents lived. My flight was to put me in Boston by 6 p.m., but bad weather delayed …
Christmas Petit Fours
When I tasted these delicious petit fours at my sister’s baby shower, I knew I had to make them for my family’s Christmas celebration. Although mine did not look as perfect as the ones I had eaten at the shower, they were every bit as …
Jesus, Prince of My Peace
“At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.” (Luke 2:13-14, The Message) It was fall 2005. Our son Todd was preparing …