Dear Jesus, You sent me a valentine written in crimson blood. It says, “I have loved you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3). And You’ve also said that nothing can separate me from Your love (Romans 8:38-39). This year I want to give You a …
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Holidays & Occasions
Favorite Valentine’s Day Desserts
Are you still thinking about what to make for a special family Valentine’s Day dessert? My criteria is simple: chocolate and easy to make. Here are my top picks from MMCW’s Recipe Box for favorite Valentine’s Day Desserts. Angela’s Caramel Mocha Truffle Cupcakes. Nothing sounds …
Valentine’s Game: Getting to Know You
Every month we meet with five other couples for supper in one another’s homes. This Supper Club has been meeting together for years, and we know one another quite well. Or do we? My husband and I host the Supper Club every year in February, and …
Valentine’s Craft: Card Cans
Valentine’s Day is one of those school days that lends itself to many special memories. Who doesn’t remember decorating that white sack in anticipation for all the valentines our classmates would pour into it. This year, make Valentine’s Day extra special with an easy to …
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 …
Our Merry Little Christmas
I awoke with anticipation. After years of illness, I finally had the energy to host the Christmas gathering for our kids and grandkids. Our home sparkled with festive touches, and the dining room table looked beautiful with our best china and silver. Soon the smell …
The Real Meaning
My grandparents did not have fancy Christmas decorations. In fact, their Christmas tree was so small it sat on top of their TV. After Christmas each year, Grandma wrapped the tree in Saran Wrap ( lights, decorations, and all) and put it on a shelf …
Christmas Sugar Cookies
Good old-fashioned Christmas cookies are simple to make and can be the perfect gift. I used to make these for the children in our church on Christmas Eve. The icing recipe is included below too. Christmas Sugar Cookies 3 eggs 2 softened sticks of margarine …